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Beijing, SANA – Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban met on Tuesday Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Ming and discussed with him the latest developments regarding the crisis in Syria and the counter-terrorism efforts it is exerting.
Shaaban stressed the need for cooperation to prevent the spread of terrorism, thanking the Chinese government for its balanced positions and its support for peoples’ rights and international legitimacy.
For his part, Zhang stressed the importance of direct meetings to counteract malicious media propaganda, asserting China’s commitment to resolving the crisis in Syria.
He also said that the international community must cooperate to fight terrorism, and that the world must respect the Syrian government’s efforts in combating terrorism, adding that China is prepared to cooperate with Syria with that regard.
Zhang also affirmed the importance of direct communication with the Syrian government and rejecting double standards, lauding both the effective role played by the Syrian Army in cooperation with the Russian Air Force in recent weeks, and praised the Syrian diplomacy for its tireless efforts to reach a political process and for its positive way in dealing with all initiatives.
Hazem Sabbagh
