
- Damascus - Agencies:
Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad received delegation from the U.S. Senate, headed by Senator Judd Gregg, and discussed with them the latest developments in the Middle East and the prospects for peace.

Commissioned by Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad Minister of Presidential Affairs Mansour Azzam transfered today, To the heads of Christian denominations Mr. President congratulations of Christmas Day Birthday Jesus Christ the Messenger of peace and love, and his wishes them good health and happiness.

Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad sent congratulations telegram to President of Lebanon President Michel Suleiman to mark the National Day of Lebanon.
Expressing name of Syrian Arab people and his name most sincere congratulations and best wishes for President Suleiman and Lebanese friendly people.

Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad received a verbal message from His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, Emir Of Qatar, concerning distinguished brotherly relations between the two countries and the latest developments on the Arab and international arenas.
This came during Mr. President received His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Heir Apparent of Qatar on today afternoon.
During the meeting, and review what has been done at the level of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the economic sphere and the prospects for the consolidation of this cooperation.
Were also reviewed the positive atmosphere prevailing at the level of Arab relations and the importance of investing in this climate to strengthen the unity of the Arab position.

Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad sent congratulations telegram to President of United States Of America President Barack Obama to mark the National Day of U.S.A, Expressing name of Syrian Arab people and his name most sincere congratulations and best wishes for President Obama and American friendly people.
Mr. President added that the values espoused by President Obama in his election campaign and after his election as president are the values needed for today’s world as it is very important to adopt a principle of dialogue in the relations among nations based on respect and mutual interest, and the world faces serious challenges and that only dialogue based on respect for the law International is able to meet these challenges.
also Mr. President invited to consolidate efforts to end all types of occupation and to enable all people to live in freedom and dignity.

Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad received at today morning, delegation from the American Congress.
Mr. President discussed with Senator Ted Kaufman, a member of the U.S. Senate, and Tim Wells member of the House of Representatives, the bilateral relations between Syria and the United States of America, and the need to work to remove barriers to these relationships and to move forward in the service of promoting stability in the Middle East.

Mr. President Dr. Bashar Al-Assad sent congratulations telegram to President of Eritrea President Isaias Afewerki to mark the National Day of Eritrea, Expressing name of Syrian Arab people and his name most sincere congratulations and best wishes for President Afewerki and Eritrean friendly people.