Presidents Al-Assad and Lukashenko ratify solid relations

Damascus, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, on Saturday ratified their determination to continue developing bilateral relations, which they described as solid and based on mutual support. Syria is committed to strengthening its relations with Belarus, and bilateral cooperation will experience more achievements and progress thanks to the joint work by the two countries' institutions, Al-Assad said in a message to his Belarusian peer on the 30th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations.

August 26, 2023
13:46

The solid friendship that unites our nations and the principles and values we share provide a solid foundation from which we would work to achieve the common interests of our friendly peoples,” he wrote in his letter.

Lukashenko, in turn, noted that relations between the two countries have developed dynamically on the bases of friendship and trust, and solid cooperation has been established in trade, education, culture, and sports.

Minsk has always stood by Damascus during hard times, the Belarusian president stated.

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