Paris, (SANA)-French President Nicolas Sarkozy stressed that he was confident of Syria, highlighting importance of the dialogue he opened with it.

Speaking in a speech in Paris on Monday on the 60th anniversary of the Human Rights Declaration, President Sarkozy praised Syria's positive role over Lebanon as it led to the election of a Lebanese President, formation of a national unity government and preparations for the next general elections.

The French President also pointed out to the indirect peace talks between Syria and Israel under Turkish mediation for the establishment of the comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Ahmad Fathi ZAHRA