Under patronage of President al-Assad, Syrian Navy celebrates foundation day

Lattakia, SANA-Under the patronage of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Armed forces, President Bashar al-Assad, and on the occasion of the 74^th anniversary of the Navy forces and Coastal Defense Day, a celebration was held for the graduation of a new batch of the Navy Faculty students.

Lieutenant General Abdul-Kareem Ibrahim, the Army chief of Staff, attended the celebration as a representative of President al-Assad to the event.

General Ibrahim conveyed President al-Assad’s congratulations to the graduates, wishing them more success in performing their duties.

The Syrian Navy also held a parade celebrating its foundation day as military boats and ships and a number of Russian friendly navy ships participated in the event.

Mazen Eyon