Minister of information underlines relations with Turkey

Syria's Minister of Information on Thursday underlined that the deeply-rooted Syrian-Turkish relations are based on the political, economic and social joint interests.

In a meeting with the Turkish delegation of solidarity with Syria, Mahdi Dakhlallah said the natural and cultural ties between the Syrian and Turkish peoples contribute to cementing relations between both countries "Good relations constitute the base for political and economic development as well," he added.

The Minister warned against the misleading campaign and accusations against Syria, pointing out to the negative role played by media to distort facts, " Syria has always been ready for dialogue and understanding which serve the real peace in the region," he added.

A Turkish delegation of solidarity with Syria has started a 4-day visit to each of Damascus and Aleppo in rejection of the western pressure and threats against Syria.

Two Turkish non-governmental organizations "Orient Conference Society" and "Global Justice and Peace Organization" announced on Friday March 25th solidarity with Syria and rejection of pressures made on her, saying they would organize a trip in this respect from Ankara to Damascus.