Assad considers Russia as major player in international arena

During the recent meeting with Russian parliamentarians, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed the exceptional role of Russian leader Vladimir Putin in restoration of peace in Syria.

It is reported by the press service of the Head of the Civil Society Development of the State Duma Committee, on public and religious associations, Interfactional coordinator of the parliamentary group for the protection of Christian values ​​Sergey Gavrilov, a former participant of the delegation to Syria.

According to Gavrilova, in the final meeting the Syrian president noted the unique role of the president of Russia not only in the restoration of peace in the country, but also in addressing the humanitarian and socio-economic problems.

In addition, according to Assad, before Geneva has dictated its political conditions, but now Russia has become a major player in the international arena.