Assad: Syria Heading towards Victory


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed that Syria is steadily heading towards victory and will go ahead with supporting national reconciliation.

As he met a delegation of cultural, educational, religious and social representatives from Hama province, President Assad said Syria is steadily heading towards victory thanks to the great sacrifices of its army and the steadfastness of its people of all spectra, official news agency, SANA reported.

The Syrian leader noted that as the state is moving forward with combating terrorism, it will continue to support and boost the national reconciliation efforts anywhere until security and stability are restored to all the Syrian areas.

He asserted that the state pays great attention to the file of the missing people, pointing out that several achievements have been made in this regard, SANA added.

Meanwhile, President Assad praised the people of Hama who "have provided an example of patriotism, credibility and rejection of the attempts at sowing discord among the people of the homeland."

The meeting with Hama representatives discussed the situation in the province, including the various service, security and livelihood aspects, in addition to the basic needs of the residents, Al-Manar reported.

Talking about these needs, President Assad vowed they will be considered and met as soon as possible according to the capabilities available, according to the Syrian.