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According to the official Syrian news agency, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, during his visit to China and meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Li Qiang in Beijing, emphasized that the friendship between the two countries is based on historical roots and common foundations. and through these foundations, we can move towards the future.
He further added that relations between Syria and China can be further developed through the three plans presented by the Chinese president to expand bilateral cooperation in economic, cultural, and investment fields within the framework of the Belt and Road project.
Asad added: Most countries in the world want China’s domestic currency (Yuan) to become an international currency, especially since Western countries use the dollar as a weapon against other countries in the world.
He appreciated the Chinese government for supporting Syria in the war against terrorism and providing assistance to this country during the recent earthquake.
The Prime Minister of China also stated in this meeting: that the passage of time has shown that Syria and China are two friendly countries. Today, the world in general has moved away from the coast of security and stability, and in this critical period, we need more cooperation and coordination in line with the common interests of Syria and China. China’s support to Syria to realize the joint development between the two countries has continued and is stable.
He added: The process of development and construction in Syria is facing the problem of sanctions, which is why China wants to use the opportunity to announce strategic relations during the meeting of the presidents of the two countries with the aim of supporting Damascus more and using the situation. Syria’s geography should be used to realize construction opportunities. China welcomes Syria to become a partner in the Belt and Road Initiative.
It should be noted that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in China on an official visit on Thursday. This is the first visit of the Syrian president to China after nearly 2 decades.
He also met and talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hangzhou. Chinese President Xi Jinping announced in this meeting that the two countries are seeking to establish strategic partnership relations between them.
During the meeting, the Chinese President said: that Beijing is ready to develop cooperation with Syria and jointly defend international justice in the shadow of unstable conditions. Syria was among the first countries that established relations with the new China. The relations between Syria and China have been stable in the face of changes in the international situation for 67 years, and the strong friendship between the two countries is still maintained despite the passage of time. Strategic partnership relations with Syria will be an important turning point in the history of bilateral relations in the face of unstable international conditions.
Asad also emphasized that this trip is important in terms of time and circumstances. This meeting is important in its time and conditions, because today a multipolar world is being formed that will restore balance and stability to the world, and it is the duty of all of us to use this moment for a bright and promising future.
The presidents of China and Syria signed a strategic cooperation agreement at this meeting.