German parliamentary delegation in Damascus

Syrian Parliament Speaker Abdul Qader Qaddoura on Thursday in German Parliament member Fred Bret, who is also chairman of the European Union special committee.

Talks dealt with current conditions in the region and the Middle East peace process in light of recent political developments and the importance of the role that can be played by the European Union to giving this process a push forward. Talks also dealt with bilateral relations between Syria and both the European Union and Germany, especially on the parliamentary level.

Earlier in the day, Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa discussed with the EU parliamentary delegate developments in the Middle East peace process.

The two men reviewed prospects for cooperation between Syria and the European Union and bilateral relations between Syria and Germany.