Bashar al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad
Bashar Hafez al-AssadLevantine pronunciation: ; born 11 September 1965) is the President of Syria, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces, General Secretary of the ruling Ba'ath Party and Regional Secretary of the party's branch in Syria. On 10 July 2000, he was elected president succeeding Hafez al-Assad, his father, who had led Syria for 30 years and died in office a month prior. In both the Syrian presidential election, 2000 and subsequent 2007 election, Bashar Assad received votes in his...
NationalitySyrian
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth11 September 1965
CityDamascus, Syria
CountrySyrian Arab Republic
We are facing an external attack against us, which is more dangerous than any other previous wars... We are dealing with those who are extremists, who only know the language of killing and criminality.
Israeli interests are not necessarily in harmony with the American interests.
We are dealing with treachery and threats, which accompanied the establishment of Israel.
[Enemies of Syria] are the enemies of the people and the enemies of God. And the enemies of God will go to hell.
We believe that Lebanon has been the first real experience for all the Arabs.
Freedom and democracy are nothing but instruments, just like stability. The goal is called progress and growth. Anyone who puts freedom ahead of stability is hurting growth.
The logical thing is to implement the Arab Defense Agreement.
In the End, a Lie Is a Lie.
Conversely, it is correct to say that bringing about peace would be the best way to fight terror.
Even a president makes mistakes.
Whether you call it terrorism or resistance, and whether you like Hamas or not, it is a political entity that no one can ignore.
Under Syrian law, a journalist is not allowed to report on military matters. This may be wrong or right, but that's just the way it is.
Personally, I do not support the concept of suicide bombings. This is not part of our [syrian] culture. But whether you condemn them or not, suicide bombings are a reality.
The place where the interests of all parties come together is the international community, along with its resolutions.