Syrians managed to withstand the terrorist war and an economic embargo due to the sacrifice by the country’s workers and farmers.
Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halaqi made the remarks on Sunday in Damascus during International Workers’ Day adding that, “the Syrians managed to withstand the terrorist war and the economic embargo imposed on them for five years thanks to the working class, stressing that despite all the destruction, vandalism, and theft carried out by terrorists, the production process is still going on in Syria’s factories thanks to Syrian workers and farmers.”
Syrian Chairman of the General Federation of Trade Unions Jamal al-Qaderi said that May 1st is a day that represents a symbol of the unity and solidarity of the world’s workers and their common struggle against all sorts of exploitation, racism, injustice, terrorism, and persecution.
He pointed out that Syria is fighting against the ugliest terrorism war, clarifying that terrorists have targeted the infrastructure and the institutions of the country, in addition to targeting workers.
In turn, Information Minister Omran al-Zoubi that the working class in Syria has shown creativity in overcoming difficulties and realizing development plans in the face of attempts to undermine the Syrian state.
Al-Zoubi stressed that the working class has made great sacrifices for the sake of Syria, and it’s moving forward by embracing technological advancements and new economic and industrial standards, voicing pride in Syria’s workers for their commitment to their duties and doing their part in defending Syria.
Syria has been gripped by foreign-backed militancy since March 2011. According to a February report by the Syrian Center for Policy Research, the conflict has claimed the lives of over 470,000 people, injured 1.9 million others, and displaced nearly half of the country’s pre-war population of about 23 million within or beyond its borders.
Syria blames the Western countries especially the United States and its regional allies including the Israeli regime, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar of funding and arming terrorist groups operating inside the country.
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