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Putin Stresses Importance of Ties with Syria


"Russia will establish an active cooperation with her (Syria) in the field of confronting the international terrorism."


Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 07:05 PM

MOSCOW (SANA)-

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed on Tuesday that his country gives great care to develop the Syrian-Russian dialogue regarding the regional and international urgent issues.

" Russia has strong relations with Syria which is considered the most important country in the Arab world, and will establish an active cooperation with her in the field of confronting the international terrorism." Putin said during receiving credentials of the Syrian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Dr. Hassan Risha .

He added that "all this contribute to developing the cooperation in all fields according to the agreements reached during President Bashar al-Assad’s visit to Moscow.

Russian President underlined that the current crisis in Lebanon has produced massive human consequences emphasizing the urgent necessity to increase the effectiveness of the United Nations Organization regarding the international issu

For his part . Dr. Risha conveyed President Asaad's regards , asserting the great importance Syria cares for her relations with Russia .

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