President Al-Assad : intellectual steadfastness very important to combat foreign schemes

DAMASCUS, (ST) –”the  intellectual steadfastness is very important to combat  the foreign schemes and changes targeting the states and peoples of the Arab and Islamic world alike, underscoring  that the role of nationalist elites, forces and gatherings is crucial in consolidating the thought of Resistance at the popular bases,”said President Bashar Al-Assad.

 President Al-Assad’s remarks came during a meeting  held on Saturday  with the delegation of the Arab and Islamic Rally for  Supporting  Resistance, headed by its Secretary-General Yehya Ghaddar.

The meeting dealt with the latest developments at  the Arab and Islamic arenas, particularly in Syria.

Members of the delegation reviewed the forum’s agenda  which was organized by the Rally  in Beirut under the title “Supporting Syria against U.S.-Zionist aggression, Arab Reactionary and Terrorism”.

” the steadfastness and awareness of the Syrian  people and army have  foiled all plots and schemes aimed at targeting its pioneering role in the Resistance, adding that the time has come for all Arab and Islamic peoples to shoulder their national responsibilities to boost Syria’s steadfastness which is achieving victories and contributing to the prevention of dangers against Syria and all Arab and Islamic peoples, “members of the delegation underlined.

M.D