Damascus, April 17.— On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Syria’s Independence Day from French colonialism, the citizens of this Arab nation today ratified in official and popular acts their adherence to the principles of struggle and resistance.
The residents of the Golan territory occupied by Israel since 1967 reaffirmed in a statement that this immortal date will continue to be a shining beacon that guides all Syrians towards the fight for justice and sovereignty.
They expressed their rejection of the occupation and all of Tel Aviv’s expansionist and malicious plans aimed at separating the Golan from the motherland.
In turn, the People’s Assembly affirmed in a statement issued on the occasion of this anniversary that the Syrian people have always been and continue to be resistant to projects of domination, hegemonism and fragmentation.
We reiterate our absolute confidence and total certainty in the ability of our firm people to mobilize their capabilities and energies, strengthen their solid national unity and continue to confront terrorism and aggression to defend sovereignty and independence, the statement indicated.
While the ruling Arab Socialist Baath Party stated that struggle and sacrifice are part of the culture and beliefs of the Syrian people, and are the most prominent traits of the Syrian Arab personality in the past and present.
Firmness, patience and continuous defense of the homeland, dignity and land are natural qualities and values, transmitted from generation to generation, he clarified.
He considered that the battle that the Syrian people are currently fighting does not concern only Syria, but is a battle against terrorism and imperialism on behalf of the entire world.
The unipolar system will be buried and the new international order will be born, especially after the strength of the global independence axis has gained strength in several regions of the world, the text specified.
In the southwestern province of Quneitra, activities were carried out, in which it was highlighted that the popular will expelled the French colonizer and is the same that will expel the Israeli occupier from the land of the Golan.
On April 17, Syrian National Day is celebrated, commemorating the expulsion in 1946 of French colonial troops.
