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Jan 21, 2010
Damascus,
(SANA) – Vice President Farouk al-Shara and Cuban
Deputy Foreign Minister Marcos Rodriguez Costa on
Thursday discussed the situation in the Middle East and
countries of Latin America, highlighting the importance
of activating joint political efforts to end occupation
and domination plots and achieve international peace and
security.
Talks dealt with a number of
regional issues of mutual concerns, particularly Israeli
practices against the Palestinian people and Arab
rights, calling for supporting international efforts to
force Israel to abide by international legitimacy
resolutions.
Means of enhancing bilateral
relations between Syria and Cuba in the interest of
their peoples were also touched upon.
 In a statement to the press
following the meeting, Mr. Costa described his visit to
Syria as successful, adding it would enhance the
standing friendship and adds to the political
consultation between the two countries.
He expressed Cuba's
appreciation of Syria for its support to his country in
its struggle to maintain its independence and lift the
American sanctions imposed on it, stressing Cuba's
support for the Arab countries to restore the occupied
Arab lands.
Al-Moallem,
Costa: Keeping Close Consultation and
Coordination in International Circles
 Earlier, Foreign Minister
Walid alMoallem discussed with Mr. Costa the
standing strong bilateral relations between Syria and
Cuba and ways of boosting them in all domains.
The situation in the Middle
East and Latin America, and latest developments in the
international arena were discussed.
The two sides stressed the
necessity for the continuation of cooperation between
the two friendly countries on all levels, in addition to
consultations and coordination in international
circles.
R. Raslan/ A.F.Zahra/
A.N.Idelbi
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