MOSCOW, Dec 30 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in New Year greetings To his Russian colleague Vladimir Putin, he wished Russia success, continued development and prosperity, the Syrian state agency SANA reports.
«President Bashar al-Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory telegrams on the occasion of the New Year. President Assad wished that this year would bring success, continued development and prosperity to the Russian Federation,» the agency said.
According to the agency, Assad believes that the great support that Russia has provided to the Syrian people in their war against terrorism and the desire to preserve the integrity of their territory reflects the principles and values that the Russian Federation possesses.