Lavrov Calls for End to Israeli Attacks on Syria; Sheibani Acknowledges Challenges
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Sputnik via Mehr News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei lavrov stated today, Thursday, at a joint press conference with Asaad Al-Shibani, foreign minister of the Julani regime in Moscow: ”We hope to see Syrian President attend the first Russia-Arab summit. Syria is a good friend of Moscow; Russia seeks mutually beneficial relations with this country. We appreciate Damascus’s efforts to ensure the security of Russian citizens and facilities in Syria.”
Lavrov added: “We are closely monitoring the transition process in Syria and hope that its people overcome all challenges and that stability returns to the country. Russia is ready to assist in Syria’s reconstruction. We are convinced that normalizing conditions in Syria will happen through dialogue and protecting the rights of all representatives of its people. We have agreed with Syria’s foreign minister to continue communications.” He emphasized, “Israeli attacks on Syrian soil violate international law and must end.We have agreed to review all agreements with Damascus.”
Meanwhile, Al-shibani claimed during this meeting: “We face a challenging phase but there are great opportunities for a strong and united Syria.”
He added: “We hope Russia will stand beside us on this path.”
