Damascus, SANA-The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Damascus held a reception Tuesday evening on the occasion of the 94th National Day, the anniversary of the unification and establishment of the modern state, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus.
In a speech during the ceremony, the Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Saudi Embassy, ?? Abdullah al-Harees, stressed that the historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Syria are based on respect, brotherhood, Arabism, blood, and a common destiny.
He expressed his country’s aspirations to work to serve common interests with Syria, and to serve the issues of the Arab and Islamic nations and international security and peace, calling on God Almighty to preserve Syria and grant it security, safety and prosperity, and to perpetuate the fraternal ties between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.
He praised the Kingdom’s international, Islamic and Arab status, its role in achieving regional and international security and peace, an
d its serious efforts to achieve the goals of the Vision 2030, which seeks to put Saudi Arabia at the forefront of nations under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
For his part, Minister of Oil and Mineral Resources Dr. Firas Qaddour stressed that the relations between the two countries are deep-rooted, expressing his aspiration for a bright future that will enhance bilateral relations in various fields.
He congratulated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its leadership and people, on the occasion of the National Day, noting that today’s celebration is an expression of the spirit of unity and solidarity that unites us with all Arab brothers and the Kingdom in particular.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Habib Abbas told reporters in a statement that relations between the two countries are good and are witnessing cooperation in many fields.
He hoped to develop and strengthen bilateral relations in a way that serves the interests of t
he two countries and peoples.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency