So as not to forget Jerusalem: symposium to open today in Damascus

Under the patronage of Syrian Information Minister Muhammad Salman, the Iranian Cultural consulate in Damascus is holding at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening a symposium under the title "So as not to forget Jerusalem."

The evening is being held on the occasion of Jerusalem International Day and will highlight several issues: Jerusalem the key to war and peace, Jerusalem in the memory of history, Jerusalem in the Islamic doctrines, the Koran strategy in confronting world Zionism, and Jerusalem -two visions.

Taking part in this event are chairman of the Arab Writers Union, Ali Oqla Orsan, and several scholars and historians.