The Syrian news agency SANA reports that an official Syrian Foreign Ministry source has said that Syria is following with great concern the recent acts of sabotage committed by a few rioters in Lhasa, Tibet, in which several died and great damage was caused to private and public property.
The source added that Syria sees these destructive acts an attempt to harm the unity of China's people and land, as well as an attempt to distort the great world festivity represented by the Olympic Games for which the government of China, in cooperation with the international community, has made all possible efforts to make it a success.
According to SANA, the source said, "While Syria strongly condemns these acts and the circles standing behind them, it expresses solidarity and standing by China in dealing with this situation and in maintaining security and stability in Tibet."
Source: SANA, Syria, March 20, 2008
