Syria and Cuba Stress They Will Continue Struggle in Defense of Their Just Causes

DAMASCUS – The Syrian –Cuban historical friendly relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in different fields were the focus of a meeting held on Wednesday between Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem and the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Marcelino Medina and the accompanying delegation.

According to SANA, the two sides’ viewpoints were identical on the importance of developing and bolstering those relations at all levels, stressing the importance of coordinating the stances of the two friendly countries in the international circles and of carrying on the struggle in defense of their just causes.

The latest developments in Syria and the region were also touched upon during the meeting.

 Al-Moallem briefed the Cuban side on the efforts exerted by Syria in facing the fierce terrorist war waged against it by terrorist organizations backed by regional and international forces, which seek to dominate and control Syria.

He stressed that the Syrian people will continue their war against terrorism and its supporters.

Minister al-Moallem expressed appreciation of Cuba’s supportive stances to Syria, renewing Syria’s support to Cuba in facing the unjust US economic siege against it.

For his part, Medina affirmed Cuba’s continued support to the Syrian government and people in facing the terrorist war, thanking the Syrian government for its stance towards ending the unjust economic siege on Cuba, stressing that Cuba will continue supporting Syria in the international circles.