Assad Meets Hoss: Painful Events are Over, Syrian Cities Regaining Stability

Syrian President Bashar Assad stated on Wednesday that Syria is keen on Lebanon’s stability and security, noting that the “painful events” that had taken place in Syria have come to an end.

He said after holding talks with former Lebanese Prime Minister Salim Hoss: “The Syrian cities that were targeted in the incidents have started to regain their stability.”

“The Syrian authority is keen on maintaining the peace to ensure the safety of the Syrian people,” he added.

The talks also addressed the developments in Lebanon, where the two sides agreed that Lebanon has and will always remain at the forefront of maintaining the dignity of the Arab ummah.

“Syria supports Lebanon and it will stand by it in defending its unity, message, and existence,” said a statement issued by Hoss’ media department.

The Syrian news agency SANA had reported that the Syrian president and former premier had discussed the developments in Syria and their repercussions on the region, and Lebanon in particular.

It quoted Hoss as saying: “Syria plays a central and pioneering role in protecting Arabism and it is being targeted because of this.”