DAMASCUS,(ST)_ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Faisal Miqdad considered that risks imposed on Syria of escalation and threat of aggression by the US and its allies in Western and regional countries , especially Turkey and Saudi Arabia are the result of Syria ‘s adherence to its dignity , sovereignty ,independence and commitment to its people.
During his meeting with the delegation representing the Syrian community in Italy , including Italian economic, religious and political activists yesterday , Miqdad added that the purpose behind this aggression ,is the destruction of Syria and shedding the blood of its people , to cover up the crimes of armed terrorist groups and al Qaeda and encourage them to commit more terrorist crimes against the Syrian people .
Miqdad continued that statements issued on Friday by US and European politicians demonstrated the size of the plot hatched against Syria and the evil intentions against the civilization achievements of its people, noting that the attempt to accuse the Syrian government of using chemical gas is but a pretext for aggression against Syria and its people in the service of terrorist and takfiri organizations especially al-Qaeda and “al-Nusra Front”.
Miqdad explained that Syria has fully cooperated with the UN Mission to investigate the use of chemical weapons and that the UN Secretariat praised Syria’s full cooperation with the mission , stressing that Syria did not and will not use chemical gases , if any ,
He thanked the delegation for its solidarity and support for the motherland Syria, pointing to the depth of historical relations between the Syrian and Italian peoples .
Members of the delegation expressed their full solidarity with Syria’s leadership and people in light of the threat of aggression and continuous attempts to destroy and kill the Syrian people.
Former Italian Senator Fernando Rossi said the visit is but a sincere expression of the Italian people ‘s support for the Syrian people under these difficult circumstances experienced by Syria , stressing that any European position that supports the US aggression on Syria is a service to Israel , wishing Syria to achieve victory over its enemies.
Italian artist Jovalesa stressed that the delegation maintains solidarity with the Syrian people, who have been withstanding a scheme aimed at destroying Syria , stressing confidence that the Syrians will continue their steadfastness to thwart this scheme.
President of the ” European front in solidarity with Syria Giovanni Faleguela said that the Front is composed of a group of young European volunteers will work to support the Syrians in confronting the Western and US aggression against Syria and its people , stressing that their commitment to supporting Syria and its people stems from their deep awareness on the need that Syria to remain an example in maintaining sovereignty, independence and steadfastness.
Head of the Syrian community in Italy Dr Jamal Abu Abbas said that the legendary steadfastness experienced by Syria’s leadership and people during the crisis is a proof that “we are on the right track in confronting the aggression and conspiracy aiming to destroy our country and kill our people” , stressing on behalf of the delegation , the Syrian community stand with the Syrian people by all means to face this aggression .
In a statement to reporters following his meeting with the Italian delegation Mikdad stressed that many world countries began to realize the reality of the American aggressive schemes and that Washington does not care about the UN when its interests and those of Israel require attacking sovereign and independent states.
Miqdad added that values expressed by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in his remarks on Friday did not reflect the American and European values , pointing out that Kerry , together with a number of U.S. officials are talking as if their countries did not play any role in the killing of Arabs and support of Israel with all chemical, nuclear and biological weapons of mass destruction, though they know very well that the Israeli arsenal is even worse than any dirty arsenal in the world
” Kerry ignored in his statement, his country’s devastating role in Afghanistan , Iraq and Libya and the killing of hundreds of thousands of people of these countries “, Miqdad added.
He indicated that Syria has fully cooperated with the UN investigation team on the use of chemical weapons in a timely manner , adding ” but that the US Secretary of state ignores or forgets the truth in the context of his Machiavelli thinking to justify the aggression ” , warning that using the UN to launch attacks on Syria is a grave threat to the international system .
He reiterated that any U.S. aggression on Syria will not be a picnic , and that Syria is steadfast and will address any aggression emerge victorious as before , expressing Syria ‘s appreciation for solidarity positions with her steadfastness by a lot of people in the world.
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