Al-Assad: Eradicating Terror Will Produce Political Deal
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Sunday his country must "eradicate terrorism" to find a political solution in the country, as he reportedly expressed a willingness to hold new elections.
Meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation as Moscow steps up efforts for a political deal, Assad emphasized the need for greater security.
"The eradication of terrorist organizations will lead to the political solution that Syria and Russia seek and that will satisfy the Syrian people and preserve Syria's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity," he added.
The visit by Russian lawmakers came just days after al-Assad's own surprise trip to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting focused on the deeply-rooted historical relations between the Syrian and Russian peoples and the importance of consolidating these relations, particularly in the field of counterterrorism and in providing humanitarian aid, in addition to other spheres, on top of which, the economic domain.
President al-Assad expressed appreciation over the Russian stances in support of the Syrian people, which have recently manifested through the air force aid to the Syrian Armed Forces in its war against terrorism, stressing that this Russian stance represents "writing a new history because this war will determine the future of the region and the world", as beating terrorism will not only protect Syria but also all other world countries.
Members of the delegation stressed that the Russian people support the efforts exerted by President al-Assad in counterterrorism, which sets the foundations for bringing back peace and stability to Syria, as they would form a new world system based on a just ground.
They also expressed conviction that the support, which the decision taken by the Russian President Vladimir Putin on the participation of Russian air force in the war against terrorism has gained in the Duma Council, reflects the support of all Russian community because the war is one, the struggle is against a common enemy, and victory is unquestionable.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team
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