Konflikten i Syrien

President al-Assad to Russian delegation: Eradication of terrorist organizations would lead to political solution

President al-Assad expressed appreciation over the Russian stances in support of the Syrian people, which have recently manifested through the air force aid to the Syrian Armed Forces in its war against terrorism, stressing that this Russian stance represents “writing a new history because this war will determine the future of the region and the world”, as beating terrorism will not only protect Syria but also all other world countries.

The President added that “eradicating terrorist organizations would lead to the political solution that we, in Syria and Russia, seek in a way that satisfies the Syrian people and protects Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

Members of the delegation stressed that the Russian people support the efforts exerted by President al-Assad in counterterrorism, which sets the foundations for bringing back peace and stability to Syria, as they would form a new world system based on a just ground.

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