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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with his Syrian counterpart in Moscow, Faisal Al-Miqdad, and together they welcome progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee and discuss bilateral relations between the two countries.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with his Syrian counterpart Faisal al-Miqdad in Moscow on December 17, 2022 (AFP)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that he and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Al-Miqdad discussed the latest developments in the political process in Syria, and together they welcomed “progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee.” .
At a joint press conference that brought the two men together in Moscow, Lavrov stressed the imperative to continue efforts and work within the framework of the Astana process, “adding:” With the improvement of the political and military situation in Syria , there is the duty of relief work to solve economic and social problems. “
He added that “the solution of the economic and social problems in Syria provides adequate conditions for the return of the refugees,” and emphasized that “the sanctions hinder the solution of the economic and social problems suffered by the Syrian people.”
Lavrov condemned “the illegal presence of foreign military units in Syria”, noting that “the situation in the region around Syria is complex and the external factor affects the Syrian crisis.”
He said: “We discussed all matters related to the filing of the agreement in Syria and the need to strengthen strategic cooperation,” and revealed that the two sides are now “in the final stages of completing work to finalize a comprehensive agreement for cooperation. economic “.
The Russian Foreign Minister stressed that “the Americans make public accusations without any evidence, and make them part of their agenda in international forums,” noting that his US counterpart, Mike Pompeo, visited several African countries and “asked them not to deal economically with Russia. and China “.
Al-Miqdad: Syria has held out for 10 years while fighting foreign and terrorist interference
For his part, the Syrian foreign minister stated that “Russian-Syrian relations have risen to high levels in recent years,” noting that relations between the two countries “are based on two factors, namely the war on terror. and the deepening of relations between the two peoples “.
Al-Miqdad stressed that Russia “plays an important role in the preservation of international peace and security”, noting that the two sides agreed to “expand cooperative relations between the two countries in various fields.”
He expressed satisfaction with “the increasing and effective Russian presence in dealing with various international affairs”, hoping that “this will usher in a new era in a multipolar world and put an end to Western arrogance.”
Al-Miqdad said: “Syria is proud of the level reached by relations with Russia in all fields,” and noted that there are countries that sent terrorism to their country with the aim of changing the political system, “but Russian friends understood that terrorism threatens the whole world. “
He noted that “cooperation in all fields between Russia and Syria will witness more achievements in the coming months,” noting that his country “has resisted 10 years, while fighting external and terrorist interference, which has driven its citizens mad and hallucinated. opponents “.
The Syrian Foreign Minister considered that “the Americans, by threatening not to allow the reconstruction of Syria, send a message to the terrorists to continue with the terror”, explaining that “the greatest interest of the United States is focused on destroying Syria if it is able to do it. “
He stressed that in order to resolve the crisis that Syria is facing, it needs “a national position that confirms our constants, especially the unity of the land and the people,” considering that “the most dangerous threat to the work of the Constitutional Committee is interference in its work by part of Western countries, even the desire to impose their vision. “
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