Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, affirmed that heading east is one of the key principles on which the Syrian policy is based , not only in view of the economic or political relations, but also in view of the values and principles on which the East is based ; the East that of which India is an essential part . This came during his Excellency meeting with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Muraleedharan, who is on a visit to Syria. During the talks with Muraleedharan, President al-Assad described the relations binding Syria and India as deep-rooted, hailing India’s firm objective stances on Arab issues, as well as for its stances towards the war waged against Syria and during February earthquake. President al-Assad underlined the need for good relations among the states of Asia for an effective role in the new multipolar world order, as the only way for the West in its endeavors for hegemony is to create conflicts among the world countries. Muraleedharan conveyed to his Excellency the greetings of Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He affirmed that the bilateral relations are constantly developing despite all circumstances. ‘We are keen to maintain bilateral cooperation especially in the medical and educational sectors, for the benefit of the Syrian society, along with the economic field’, the Indian Minister underlined. — SANA news agency
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon