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21Dec14

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Syria determined to fight terrorism: Assad

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday stressed his country's resolve to eradicate terrorism, and called for national reconciliation across the country, according to the state news agency SANA.

Assad made the remarks during his meeting with the visiting the Iranian Parliament speaker, Ali Larijani.

He said his administration is determined to achieve "national reconciliations," which are basically local truces with the rebels in some opposition-held areas in Syria.

Meanwhile, Larijani said in a press conference following his meeting with Assad that Syria should be supported against the rampant terrorism.

He said terrorism not only threatens Syria but also other countries, adding that the international community needs to stand by the side of the Syrian government and people.

"The subject of terrorism doesn't only concern Syria, as there are a lot of countries in the region which are engaged in confronting the terrorist groups and that is an important point that should be considered and the Syrian government and people should be supported," he said.

Meanwhile, the Iranian official pointed out that many regional and Western countries have become more aware of the menacing terrorism. He, however, noted that there are countries that do not want a political solution in Syria.

The visit of Larijani comes against the backdrop of diplomatic visits to Tehran by high-profile Syrian officials.

Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi visited Tehran last week and met with high-ranking officials of the Iranian government on the need to expand the cooperation between the two countries on all levels.

Iran has emerged as Syria's main regional ally during the long-standing conflict in Syria. The support of Tehran has so far enabled the Syrian administration to withstand difficult times during the crunching crisis.

[Source: Xinhua, Damascus, 21Dec14]

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