Syrian-Russian relations attain new heights: Syrian International Minister

DAMASCUS, July 21 (Xinhua) — Syrian International Minister Faisal Mekdad stated on Sunday that the connection between Syria and Russia has surpassed conventional friendship and moved ahead to a brand new stage of strategic cooperation.

He made the feedback at a cultural occasion organized on the El-Assad Home of Tradition and Arts within the capital Damascus to mark the eightieth anniversary of the institution of diplomatic relations between Syria and Russia.

“The long-term relations between Syria and Russia have undergone important developments and modifications all through historical past, permitting Damascus and Moscow to maneuver past their present friendship and set up the foundations for brand new ranges of cooperation in pre- tactical,” stated Mr. Mekdad.

The minister stated that Syria is proud and honored to “achieve widespread virtues with Russia in varied fields” and he hopes to see a mannequin based mostly on dialogue, respect for others and folks’s pursuits.

For his half, Alexander Efimov, the Russian ambassador to Damascus, raised these emotions, emphasizing the soundness of Syrian-Russian relations.

“Syrian-Russian relations have overcome all difficulties and Russia is all the time able to help Syria at any time,” he stated. END