Enhancing cooperation between the two brotherly countries – Al-Baath Media

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, at the Tunisian Foreign Ministry, during the official visit of Minister Al-Miqdad and his accompanying delegation to the capital, Tunis, followed by an extensive discussion session that included the delegations of the two countries, after which a joint statement was issued.
The joint statement stressed the need to preserve Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, stability and territorial integrity, and push regional and international efforts to accelerate the process of reaching a political solution to the crisis, and restore Syria’s full sovereignty over all its lands.

And the joint statement stated: In order to consolidate the long-standing bonds of brotherhood and the historical ties existing between the Republic of Tunisia and the Syrian Arab Republic, and what the common interest requires in terms of solidarity and solidarity in facing the growing regional and international challenges, and in response to the invitation of Nabil Ammar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, Dr. Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs And expatriates on a working visit to Tunisia during the period from the 17th to the 19th of this month.

The statement added: Dr. Al-Miqdad met during the visit with the President of the Republic of Tunisia, Qais Saeed, where it was emphasized during the meeting the keenness of the two countries to further strengthen fraternal ties and strengthen cooperation relations between the two countries, and to uphold the values ​​of solidarity and synergy, in order to serve the common interests of the two brotherly peoples, as Al-Miqdad praised the aid. Humanitarian aid that Tunisia took the initiative to send to Syria to support relief efforts in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the north of the country.

The statement indicated that during the meeting, the need to preserve Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, stability and territorial integrity was stressed, and to push regional and international efforts to accelerate the process of reaching a political solution to the crisis, and to restore Syria’s full sovereignty over all its lands.

The statement pointed out that the foreign ministers of the two countries held a bilateral meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Tunisians Abroad, followed by an extensive session of talks between the delegations of the two countries, during which they welcomed the return of Tunisian-Syrian relations to their normal course, the appointment of an ambassador for Tunisia to Syria, the reopening of the Syrian embassy in Tunisia and the appointment of an ambassador to She headed it, as the talks represented an opportunity to study the reality of bilateral cooperation relations and ways to raise them to the desired level, and it was agreed on the following:

– Intensifying communication between the two countries in the next stage with the aim of enhancing consultation and coordination on various bilateral issues and issues of common interest, and working to convene a joint committee.

Work to resume economic cooperation between the two countries, especially in priority areas.

Enhancing cooperation in the consular and humanitarian field, and working to convene the joint consular committee as soon as possible.

Enhancing cooperation in the security field, especially in the field of combating terrorism, organized crime and human trafficking networks.

The Tunisian side affirmed its position in support of the return of Syria to its Arab surroundings, and the restoration of its role in the League of Arab States, stressing that the security and stability of Syria is a pillar of the security and stability of the entire region.

Expressing Tunisia’s full solidarity with Syria in the face of the repeated Israeli occupation attacks on its lands, supporting its legitimate right to regain the occupied Golan, and imposing its sovereignty over all of its occupied lands.

The joint statement indicated that the two sides exchanged views and visions on issues of common concern, where it was emphasized that they condemn the systematic Israeli attacks and desecration of sanctities, especially in Al-Quds Al-Sharif, stressing their firm position in supporting the struggle of the brotherly Palestinian people to restore His legitimate and inalienable rights, and the establishment of his independent sovereign state with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.

The statement stressed the need for concerted Arab efforts to effectively confront the common challenges facing the region in light of the current regional and international transformations.