President Bashar al-Assad made a telephone call on Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which the two sides discussed the close bilateral relations and means of expanding mutual cooperation.
During the phone call, the two sides affirmed the great importance given to develop bilateral relations as President al-Assad considered the relationship with China as pivotal and important in order to support the Syrian peopleâs struggle against internationally-backed terrorism and the blockade that largely affected different aspects of their life.
President al-Assad stressed Syriaâs keenness to develop ties between the government institutions in both countries, particularly with the improvement of security situation in most regions, and at the same time, accessing to âthe Belt and Road Initiative,â which constitutes a road for economy and development.
