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Assad Vows to Defend Syria Against Terrorism Amid UAE's Support in Phone Call

Nov 30, 2024, 08:27 PM

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to continue defending Syria's stability and territorial integrity against terrorists, asserting that with the support of allies, Syria can defeat and eliminate them despite the intensity of their attacks. This statement follows opposition fighters seizing dozens of towns and overrunning most of Aleppo, Syria's second city. In a related development, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, during a phone call with Assad, affirmed his country's support for Syria in combating terrorism, emphasizing the UAE's commitment to Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability. The UAE's stance includes backing efforts for a peaceful resolution to the Syrian crisis.