Al-Assad: If Not Confident of Victory, Syria Won’t Be Able To Resist Aggression

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad expressed confidence in victory over the aggression targeting Syria thanks to the sacrifices and heroism of the Syrian Army.

Addressing the Syrian army and armed forces on the occasion of the 68 anniversary of the Army Foundation Day in a speech published by Army of the People magazine, al-Assad saluted the Syrian army ''who are protecting the homeland's dignity and honor."
He further lauded the army's unequalled valor in confronting terrorism.
In parallel, al-Assad emphasized the army's role in safeguarding the cultural identity of the Arab nation and Syria.

He also hailed the mutual bond of confidence between the army and people in what constituted ''the secret of our legendary steadfastness.''

"You have shown the whole world that pressure and conspiracies, no matter how tough and varied, will only make you even more determined to confront challenges," al-Assad stated.

Moreover, he affirmed that there are sacred principles in Syria based on the interests of the Syrian people and their national and pan-Arab goals.
''Had we in Syria not been confident of in victory, we would not have been able to remain steadfast and resist the aggression for over two years,'' al-Assad stressed.
He also al- saluted the souls of martyrs and their families and the Syrian people all over Syria.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team