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China, Syria to establish strategic partnership: Chinese state media


Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma are welcomed upon their arrival at Hangzhou airport, China, Sept. 21, 2023. (Credit: SANA/Handout via Reuters)

China and Syria will establish a strategic partnership, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the upgraded relationship will become an important milestone in the history of both countries.

Xi met with Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad on Friday, state media reported.

"Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in Hangzhou, capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province," state news agency Xinhua said.

China and Syria will establish a strategic partnership, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday.Chinese President Xi Jinping said the upgraded relationship will become an important milestone in the history of both countries.Xi met with Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad on Friday, state media reported."Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Syrian President...