Day: August 26, 2023

Residents of Hammo village in the southern countryside of Qamishli, backed by A Syrian army unit, intercepted a military convoy of the American occupation that attempted to go in their village and expelled it from the area.

Local sources told SANA reporter that a convoy of four armored vehicles linked to US forces accompanied by a car belonging to the separatist QSD militia tried to crossing into the international road passing through the village, but the locals intercepted the convoy and expelled it from the area.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The separatist militia of QSD, in cooperation with the American occupation, continued to steal and plunder the national resources and destroy the infrastructure of the Syrian state as they dismantled and stole more railways in the areas they control.

The separatist militia continues to steal railways with their infrastructure, facilities and equipment, in addition to locomotives, trucks and machinery in the areas where they are deployed in Deir Ezzor province and Hasaka , the General Establishment of Syrian Railways said in a statement .

The statement added that in cooperation between the American occupation and the separatist militia, the American warplanes targeted the railway bridges, the last of which was the large bridge on the Euphrates River in Ramadi town.

This systematic destruction of the railways is done under a continued US protection and support to its tools and clients, the statement went on to say, stressing that all these criminal acts and theft of the Syrian oil, agricultural and water resources aim to increase economic pressure on the Syrian people and undermine their potentials and hinder their development .

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Syria condemned the statements of the French Foreign Ministry and the spokesperson of the US National Security Council, which included false accusations about the use of chemical weapons in 2013 and other fabricated and forged incidents.

“What the French and American foreign ministries said in the two statements is inseparable from the previous campaign of misinformation and lies, which confirms the participation of the two countries and other countries in orchestrating this heinous crime, within the framework of their full partnership in the direct and indirect terrorist attacks on Syria.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said.

“These statements aim to disguise the real criminal and cover up the involvement of France and the US and their responsibility in the incident of terrorist groups using chemical weapons which took place in Eastern Ghouta in August 2013 and other incidents.” as the Foreign Ministry added.

The Ministry went on to say that Syria condemned the stances of France and the United States, which fall under the coverage of their responsibility with other countries in supporting terrorist groups, and their involvement in supplying these groups with materials and chemical weapons that they used in all the incidents that took place in Syria.

The Ministry affirmed that the US and Frances officials must be held accountable because they allied with terrorist organizations, participated in the Syrian bloodshed, and practiced and are still practicing the policy of starving the Syrian people via terrorism and unilateral coercive measures that violate the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

President Bashar al-Assad and President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, exchanged two congratulation cables on the 30th anniversary of Syrian-Belarusian diplomatic relations.

President al-Assad affirmed that Syria is keen on boosting relations with Belarus.

“We are confident that relations are going to witness more progress and development, and bilateral cooperation will gain more success thanks to the joint work between institutions in both countries,” President al-Assad said in the cable.

President Al-assad went on saying that the solid friendship which link both countries, and the principles and values they believe in would form a strong basis from which we set off to achieve the common interests of the two friendly peoples.

“Joint cooperation is one of the tools through which countries would boost their battle in the face of the economic war to which both states are exposed to,” the President said.

President Lukashenko, for his part, said the Syrian-Belarusian relations have dynamically developed in view of friendship and trust, and founding for good cooperation in sport, culture, education and trade fields.

Lukashenko said that Belarus has always stood by Syria during the difficult times, stressing his country’s continued support for the Syrian people.

“I am confident that our countries will successfully confront challenges of the new era, and we will continue fruitful cooperation on the bilateral and international levels,” President Lukashenko added.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

The Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture, Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Touq, met today with the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi, in the Indian city of Varanasi. This meeting took place during the official visit of the Saudi Assistant Minister to India, where he represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the G20 Cultural Ministers’ Meeting held on the sidelines of India’s G20 Presidency in 2023.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Assistant Minister expressed his gratitude to the Indian Minister for the warm hospitality and commended India’s exceptional leadership during its G20 presidency this year. He acknowledged India’s dedication to advancing the cultural agenda throughout its term. Al-Touq also reiterated the Kingdom’s support for the cultural priorities outlined by the Indian presidency.

Furthermore, the meeting focused on strategies to strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange between the two friendly nations. Discussions encompassed the enhancement of cultural exchange and training programs across various cultural domains, including the film industry, culinary arts, organization of visual arts exhibitions, facilitation of artist residencies in both countries and sharing expertise in documenting intangible cultural heritage and preserving historical sites.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) continued its implementation of the water supply and environmental sanitation project in various districts, including Midi, Harad, Hayran, and Abs in Hajjah, as well as Al-Azhor camp in the Razih district of Saada.

Between August 2 and August 8, 2023, a substantial amount of water was provided, including 7,169,000 litres of potable water and 781,000 litres of water for domestic use. Additionally, 50 work shifts were dedicated to waste removal from camps accommodating displaced individuals.

Furthermore, in Saada governorate, 70,000 litres of potable water and 70,000 litres of water for domestic use were pumped, benefiting 30,100 people through these vital services.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Deputizing for the Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi Assistant Minister of Culture Rakan bin Ibrahim Al-Tawq represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting in Varanasi, Republic of India.

During his address at the meeting, Al-Tawq expressed Saudi Arabia’s pride in hosting the inaugural gathering of G20 Culture Ministers during its presidency of the group in 2020. He also emphasized the achievements and projects undertaken by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in connection with its G20 presidency and its unwavering support for all initiatives and endeavours aimed at enriching both local and international cultural landscapes.

Furthermore, Al-Tawq reaffirmed the Kingdom’s dedication and backing for the G20’s priority list related to bolstering the cultural sector. He stressed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to ensuring access to culture and the preservation of cultural heritage

Source: Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Committee of Pilgrim Experience Program Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah has concluded yesterday a five-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, where he held discussions related to procedures for receiving people from the two countries to perform Umrah and enrich their religious and cultural experience, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh was part of a series of visits that started in 2022 with a view to upgrading the quality of services offered to pilgrims, one more undertaking that reflects the limitless support of the Kingdom’s leadership in the service of Islam.

Al-Rabiah said that the visit, which was carried out under directives from and enjoyed the support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was successful, reiterating that the visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh was part of the Kingdom’s endeavor to provide the best services to Umrah performers.

Source: Saudi Press Agency