BEIJING, (SANA) – Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad on Monday discussed with China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhai Jun the situation in the region and Syria.

During their meeting in Beijing, Dr. Mikdad affirmed that the ongoing attack against Syria aims to undermine its stability and weaken it in the face of the conspiracies and challenges targeting the Arab nation.

He reviewed the events that took place in Syria which consisted of extremist groups committing terrorism, violence and destruction, with these groups that are promoted by external parties taking part in burning of public and private properties, killing innocent civilians and attacking the army and security forces, all of which was accompanied by a misguiding media campaign that aims to cause sedition, encourage violence and distort facts.

Dr. Mikdad also discussed the reform process led by President Bashar al-Assad in response to the people's demands, developing all aspects of political, economic and social life, adding that more major reform steps are being prepared.

The Deputy Minister touched on the attempts by the US, France and Britain at the UN Security Council to impose their will on Syria and use the UN and their organizations to restore the days of colonialism and mandates and justify interference in countries' internal affairs.

Dr. Mikdad thanked China's leadership, government and people for their stances in international circles and their constant efforts to bolster relations between the two friendly countries.

For his part, Jun expressed his country's appreciation of Syria's pivotal regional and international role, affirming China's rejection of any interference in Syria's internal affairs and voicing confidence that the Syrian leadership's wisdom and expertise will allow it to overcome current difficulties.

The Vice Minister affirmed China's support of the reform efforts and all the steps taken by the Syrian government to preserve its sovereignty, security and stability.

H. Sabbagh