Syria affirms its support to China’s global security initiative

DAMASCUS, May.10, (ST)- Syria has affirmed its support for and interest in the initiatives proposed by China at the international level, particularly the global security initiative, all of which are consistent and go along with many principles and stances of the Syrian foreign policy.

 

The Ministry of  Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the Syrian Arab Republic is following with great interest the initiatives proposed by the People’s Republic of China in the international arena and sees them positively because they are consistent and go along with the principles that Syria always adopts in its foreign policy at all international forums, mainly the commitment to the rules and principles of the United Nations’ Charter, respect for the sovereignty of states and non-intervention in their domestic affairs.

 

“Based on those common principles, Syria supports the global security initiative launched by President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, in the key speech he delivered during the opening session the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2022, and it stresses that it can contribute to facing the growing international challenges and achieving a safer and more stable world for all and building a better common future for humanity.”, the Ministry added.

 

It concluded by saying: “In the same context, Syria has previously joined the Belt and Road initiative launched by China, and it has signed a joint memorandum of understanding in this regard within this initiative to enhance economic cooperation between the two friendly countries.”

 

Basma Qaddour