President al-Assad discusses with Russian President’s special envoy file of Syrian refugees, cross-border aid

Damascus, SANA- President Bashar al-Assad discussed on Tuesday with the Russian President’s special envoy Alexander Lavrentiev and an accompanying delegation file of the return of Syrian refugees in addition to proposals and ideas being debated on the Arab and international level to resolve this file.

The two sides discussed the Turkish stubbornness regarding withdrawal from the Syrian territories, and the cross-border humanitarian aid for Syrian civilians who live in the terrorist organizations- controlled regions, in line with the international humanitarian law and rules of sovereignty.

During the meeting, President al-Assad affirmed that the US and the West have fabricated a global political and economic crisis and caused a state of global instability with the aim of undermining Russia’s position and its international presence, and they used Ukraine as a tool for this purpose, but the effects of this crisis began to deepen in their countries in terms of living conditions, and the social and economic life.

President al-Assad added that Russia’s firm stances towards the West and the US is one of the most important factors heralding the birth of a multipolar world to which all countries and peoples, that adhere to international law and defend their sovereignty and independence of decision, aspire for.

Lavrentiev, for his part, conveyed to President al-Assad the greetings of President Vladimir Putin, stressing Russia’s continued support for Syria to enhance the security and stability of the Syrian people, as well as cooperation between the two countries to secure a decent return of Syrian refugees.

The Russian diplomat added that Russia and Syria are committed to the humanitarian dimension of the Syrian refugees’ file and they categorically reject all attempts to politicize this file.