DAMASCUS, (SANA) – President Bashar al-Assad on Monday sent a congratulatory cable to Vladimir Putin on the occasion of assuming office as the President of Russia.
In his cable, President al-Assad expressed, on behalf of the Syrian people and on his own behalf, heartfelt congratulations to President Putin, wishing him success in his responsibilities.
President Putin was sworn in on Monday morning as the President of the Russian Federation.
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