Syrian vice president, premier meet with Jerusalem bishop in exile

Originally published March 31, 2000

Syrian Vice President Muhammad Zuheir Masharqa met on Thursday in Damascus with the bishop of Jerusalem in exile, Helaroune Cappucci.

Prime Minister Muhammad Mustafa Miro met separately with Bishop Cappucci.

Talks in the two meetings dealt with conditions in the occupied Arab lands.

The bishop recommended Syria's unwavering stances to restore the usurped Arab rights and lands.

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