Iraqi tribal delegation members describe visit to Syria as fuitful

Chairman of the Iraqi Tribal delegation, Hashem Al Srout, said that President Bashar al-Assad's reception of the Iraqi tribal delegation was fruitful and successful.

In a statement to SANA correspondent yesterday, Al Srout stressed that the meeting included exchange of views on the situation in Iraq and the necessity of concentrating on the Iraqi people's national unity to overcome the Iraqi people of the suffering and injustice imposed on them and to restore their sovereignty.

Sheikh al-Srout confirmed President al-Assad's care for unity of the Iraqi people and on Iraq's territorial integrity for the interest of the Arab Nation as a whole.

He commended President al-Assad's position and "defense of the Arab National sovereignty, dignity and just causes."

Al-Srout pointed out that the occupation is a temporary phase asserting that the Iraqi people will do their best to end this occupation and realize Iraq's return to be free and independent to use its resources.

Member of the delegation, Issa Ali Adai, described in a similar statement President al-Assad as a leader deserving appreciation and respect "for the vision he has towards his Arab brothers, helping them in their ordeals and defending the Arab Nation' causes and rights."

He pointed out that President al-Assad demonstrated readiness to help the Iraqi people overcome their ordeal and restore sovereignty.