President Al-Assad to Ryabkov: Russia’s stance helps create new global balance

DAMASCUS, (ST) – President Bashar Al-Assad on Wednesday received Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and the accompanying delegation.

Talks dealt with the latest developments in Syria.

“on behalf of myself and the Syrian people, we  do appreciate Russia for helping Syria face down vicious attack by  western, regional and Arab countries -backed takfiri extremists, “President Al-Assad told Ryabkov,adding that such a stance helps create a new global balance.

President Al-Assad underscored that Russia’s stands raise hope for a new roadmap for the world power balance.

Ryabkov , for his part ,affirmed Russia’s firm stance  on the crisis in Syria based on the need to find a political solution and adhering to international laws that reject the use of force and respect people’s right to create their own future.

“Syria’s issue is Russia’s priority and a pivot of world politics. There is a dire  need to continue deep and practical consultation and coordination between the two countries’ leaderships, “underlined Ryabkov.

Earlier,President BasharAl-Assad received a US delegation .

The delegation, headed by former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark ,included  anti-war activists and journalists.

During the meeting, President Al-Assad said that the policies adopted by the US administration in the region, which are based on waging wars, interfering in countries affairs, and imposing dominance on its people and resources, do not serve the interests of the American people and contradict with their values and principles.

For their part, members of the delegation hoped that peace and stability will return to Syria. “we  will continue to defend Syria in various circles and spare no effort to uncover the fabrications  promoted by the Obama’s administration to the American Public opinion to justify aggression on the Syrian people, “asserted the delegation.

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