Mahateir Muhammad highlights Syrian- Malaysian co-operation relations

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed stressed that Syria is an important state in the Middle East, asserting that the Syrian-Malaysian relations are ancient and good.

He added that the two countries are working for developing and enhancing these relations through the implementation of the signed agreements, particularly in the educational field.

In an interview given to SANA issued on Wednesday, Mohammed expressed his country's readiness to offer all experiences and expertise to Syria in the development field, particularly the smart schools, referring to the 90 schools that have been established in his country.

Mohammed reiterated the role of the public and private sectors in the field of development and in finding the suitable infrastructure that helps in bringing industrial investment and projects.

Regarding the situation in the region, he renewed Malaysia's "condemnation of the Israeli aggressive and brutal practices against the Palestinian people which reflects no desire to make peace and stability." He expressed his country's rejection to the American war on Iraq.