Damascus-SANA
The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Damascus commemorated this evening the 68th anniversary of the outbreak of the liberation revolution on the first of November, at the Damascus Sheraton Hotel.
In his speech during the ceremony, the Algerian ambassador to Damascus, Hassan Tohamy, affirmed that Syria is always present in the conscience of Algerians, and that the relations between the two countries were distinguished due to the popular cohesion and the historical balance between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.
Tohamy stressed his country's position on the crisis in Syria, which was characterized by steadfastness and clarity of vision, as Algeria called for finding a political solution through national dialogue between the Syrians that serves their interests and preserves Syria's sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity.
Tohamy affirmed his country's adherence to the general principles of its foreign policy based on the principle of respecting the independence and sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs, and the principle of resolving crises, conflicts and problems by peaceful means, dialogue and reconciliation away from military solutions and foreign agendas.
In turn, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr. Faisal Al-Miqdad, pointed out that Algeria stood by Syria in its war on terrorism, and did not join those who supported terrorism, and the international decisions in international organizations, stressing the justice of the issues of the two brotherly countries, which created consensus and friendship with Algeria, which has always been saying Syria is an integral part of the Arab nation and its conscience.
Al-Miqdad recalled the words of President Tebboune in his last meeting with him that the Algerians have all the love for Syria.
Al-Miqdad stressed that the anniversary of the launch of the Algerian national liberation revolution against French colonialism, which bears all noble and honorable meanings, is present in the heart of every Syrian who believed in it and considered it an integral part of his history, indicating that Damascus is still celebrating unforgettable memories about the role played by the leader. The great Algerian Abd al-Qadir al-Jazairi in Syria.
Al-Miqdad praised Algeria's role towards the issues of the Arab nation, including Syria, and its recent effort to restore unity among the Palestinian people. Therefore, Syria was among the countries that declared its support for this step, stressing that these are the values upon which the two countries were raised.
In a statement to reporters, Dr. Buthaina Shaaban, Special Adviser to the Presidency of the Republic, said: What unites the two countries is a history, struggle, a common destiny, and common goals, referring to the attempts of the two countries to convince the Arab countries that joint action must be a priority because Arabism and the language of adversity unite us, and because targeting countries and Arab civilization is One target, and Algeria and Syria's understanding of this issue is a deep understanding, because Palestine is targeted as the heart and part of this Arab nation.
Chaaban affirmed that Algeria's stances towards Syria during the terrorist war from which it suffered were honorable, and that its recent position to try to unite the Palestinian factions indicates Algeria's deep and real concern for this nation, and everything that President Tebboune and Minister Lamamra said recently indicates that Syria is the beating heart of Arabism and that it is The most important address in this nation.
On the other hand, Shaaban described the liberation revolution as legendary with its path and victory, and it sets an example for all peoples suffering from occupation and aspiring for freedom, because women, men, children and everyone stood in the face of an occupation that lasted for one hundred and thirty years, and it was a brutal occupation.
The ceremony was attended by a number of ministers, members of the central leadership of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, the governor of Damascus, a number of members of the People's Assembly, heads and representatives of a number of accredited diplomatic missions in Damascus, representatives of the Palestinian factions, and religious and cultural figures.
Reem Hashma
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