Shaaban: Events in Syria Linked to Zionist and Western Plots to Divide Arab Countries

During a meeting with the Russian-Syrian Friendship Association on Tuesday, Presidential Political and Media Advisor Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban affirmed that events taking place in Syria are linked to Zionist and Western plots to divide Arab countries and end the Arab-Israeli conflict without restoring Arab rights.

During the meeting, Dr. Shaaban reviewed the facets of the Syrian crisis and its connections to foreign agendas, stressing that facts and confessions of terrorist confirm the existence of foreign plots and sides that provide logistic support and media coverage to cause violence and undermine Syria’s stability.

She stressed that the priority is realizing the interests of the Syrian people, saying “we don’t believe the West and other forces in the region when they talk about democracy and human rights… we have blatant examples of the violation of those rights and destruction of countries in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and more.”

For his part, Chairman of the Association Alexander Dzasokhov affirmed that the majority of the Russian people support Syria in the face of the hostile plots targeting it, noting that Russian public opinion and political, parliamentary and social figures agree with the Russian leadership in rejecting foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs.

In a similar meeting, Dr. Shaaban reviewed with members of the Syrian community in Russia the situation in Syria, attempts at foreign interference in its affairs, and instigation campaigns carried out by mass media to misguide public opinion in Syria and abroad, stressing the important role of the Syrian people’s awareness to foil these plots.

She also underlined the recent reform steps and laws in political, economic and social fields.

In turn, members of the Syrian community expressed their support of their homeland under the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad, voicing confidence in Syria’s ability to overcome the current crisis and expressing readiness to do all that can help achieve this, reiterating rejection of all attempts to destabilize Syria and undermine its dignity.

They also lauded the stances of Russian people and leadership in support of Syria’s aspirations to resolve its issues on its own and build a modern, prosperous country without tampering with its sovereignty and internal affairs.