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Minister for Intelligence Services Ronnie Kasrils (MP) is currently visiting the Syrian Arab Republic to hold discussion to strengthen relations between the two countries
29 November 2006
The Minister for Intelligence Services Ronnie Kasrils (MP) is currently visiting the Syrian Arab Republic where he today met with President Bashar al-Assad and the Interior Minister. The discussions, which continue tomorrow, are aimed at identifying matters of mutual concern and finding ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.
At the meeting Kasrils said that he was pleased with recent statements made by the United States, United Kingdom and the European Union on the importance of Syria's role in achieving stability in the Middle East.
Kasrils is scheduled to meet with the country's vice-President and Foreign Minister tomorrow.
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Issued by: Ministry for Intelligence Services
29 November 2006
Source: SAPA