Shara: We thank Turkey for its support
Syrian President Ahmed Shara made statements at the 80th United Nations General Assembly. While stating that they emerged victorious despite their losses, Shara noted that they had lived under an oppressive regime for 60 years. Shara announced that they thank Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar for their support.
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Ahmed Shara stated that they lived under an oppressive regime for 60 years, and noted that they subsequently stood up with dignity.
While saying that the previous regime practiced torture and tore the country apart, he pointed out that this regime killed 1 million people.
Shara announced that they had to overthrow the criminal regime and stated, "Despite our losses, we have emerged victorious. We have emerged victorious for the future of our children. We have emerged victorious for the return of refugees. We have emerged victorious to prevent drug trafficking."
Ahmed Shara said, "I give you this guarantee: We will do our best to ensure that everyone who shed blood is held accountable before the law."
In his statement regarding Israel, Shara noted that Israel has carried out attacks, but that his country is open to dialogue.
While expressing that they have put issues such as economic development on the agenda and are carrying out reforms in civil and military institutions, Shara said, "Syria is rebuilding itself today."
Shara expressed that they thank Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar for their support.