Our relations have witnessed remarkable progress over the past few years, and the numerous changes in the world scenario have granted China a prominent role at various levels,” he said in an interview with Xinhua news agency, published today on the Syrian Foreign Ministry’s website.

According to the head of Syrian diplomacy, Al-Assad’s current visit reaffirms China’s firm support to Syria and vice versa, and reiterated Damascus’ support for the so called One China and all the initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, over the past few years.

China has a great contribution to humanity thanks to its initiatives for the benefit of global security, human civilization and economic growth, to which we add the Silk Belt and Road Initiative, the Minister said.

As for Beijing’s role in promoting peace and development in the Middle East, the senior diplomat described it as positive and successful in bringing about a historic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

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