March, 2016

  • 16 March

    Culture Minister meets Arab Armenian International Law Assembly General Secretary

    Damascus, SANA –Culture Minister Issam Khalil on Wednesday discussed with General Secretary of the Arab Armenian International Law Assembly Vahe Mahshikian the role of cultural establishment in confronting terrorism and …

  • 16 March

    Updated-Al-Jaafari: Talks with de Mistura discussed practical steps to open door for intra-Syrian dialogue

    Geneva, SANA – The delegation of the Syrian Arab Republic to intra-Syrian dialogue in Geneva held a new session of talks with UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura, …

  • 16 March

    CBS sets USD exchange rate at SYP 422.48

    Damascus, SANA – The Central Bank of Syria (CBS) on Wednesday set the exchange rate of the USD at SYP 422.48 for banks, 422.89 for currency exchange companies and 410 …

  • 16 March

    12 civilians and 2 electricity workers injured in terrorist attacks in Aleppo

    Aleppo, SANA – 12 civilians were injured in terrorist attacks with mortar and rocket shells on al-Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood on the northern outskirts of Aleppo city. The shelling is a …

  • 16 March

    ISIS infiltration attempt and attack foiled in Sweida and Homs, heavy weapons and an oil tanker destroyed in Deir Ezzor

    Provinces, SANA – Army and Armed Forces units and popular defense groups clashed with terrorists during the past 24 hours in Sweida, Deir Ezzor, and Homs provinces, which resulted in …

  • 16 March

    Shaaban: Russian decision proves their presence in Syria was positive and effective

    Damascus, SANA – Presidential Political and Media Advisor Bouthaina Shaaban said the reduction of the contingent of the Russian forces in Syria is a natural and positive step. Speaking to al-Mayadeen …

  • 16 March

    Kerry to discuss Syria with Putin and Lavrov next week in Moscow

    Washington/Moscow, SANA – US  Secretary of State John Kerry is expected in Moscow next week to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov over Syrian political process. …

  • 15 March

    De Mistura meets delegation of Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday …UN works for rapprochement among Syrian sides

    Geneva, SANA- UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said on Tuesday that the United Nations works for a rapprochement among the Syrian sides, adding that dialogue among Syrian …

  • 15 March

    Syrian, Iranian relations strong and strategic, Mikdad and Velayati affirm

    Tehran, SANA – Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad and the Senior Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Akbar Velayati affirmed that the Syrian, Iranian relations are firm, …

  • 15 March

    Syria: Reports of “Inquiry Commission” characterized by selectivity and politicization

    Geneva, SANA-Syria’s permanent Envoy to the UN in Geneva Hussam al-Din Ala said on Tuesday that reports of The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic is …