Assad Receives Letter from Sarkozy Over Bilateral Relations

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According to SANA news agency, Syrian President Bashar Assad received a letter from his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy over the bilateral relations between Syria and France, stressing on the importance of developing them through continuing coordination between both countries.

The French Presidential Envoy for the Middle East peace process, Jean Claude Cousseran delivered the letter during his meeting with the Syria President on Monday.

President Assad affirmed to Cousseran Syria's peace concept, where he stressed that his country always plays a role in achieving justice and peace according to international legitimacy resolutions.

In this context, Bashar Assad referred to the importance of coordinating with Turkey, to cooperate with what it has reached through the Turkish-mediated negotiations, SANA news agency reported.

President Assad thanked the French efforts in the peace process, hoping more developments would occur, yet criticized the "Israeli" policies, saying they don't show any sign of peace.

On his behalf, The French Presidential Envoy for the Middle East peace process expressed France's desire to preserve ongoing special relations with Syria, as it has an important role in the regional peace process.

The meeting was also attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem, Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban, in addition to the French Ambassador in Damascus, where both sides agreed on seeking security and stability in the region.