Syrian and Arab Tribes Agree to Uphold Sanctity of Syrian Blood

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The participants in the Syrian and Arab Tribes Forum held in Lattakia stressed that President Bashar al-Assad is the "safety valve" and the most suitable for protecting Syria's sovereignty and stability.

In a statement read by Sheikh Sheikh Saleh al-Deli al-Nu'eimi , founder of the forum, the participants agreed to uphold the sanctity of the Syrian blood, affirming that it is prohibited to cooperate with whoever calls for foreign interference in Syria or arming the Syrian people, indicating that only the Syrian Arab army and competent authorities has the right to carry weapons to defend the Syrian people.

They also agreed to adopt dialogue as the most effective way, disavowing whoever carries weapons against the state.

''Syria has gone through a crisis in which world states have conspired to undermine its sovereignty and stability…All parties committed mistakes, and we call upon all sides to turn over a new page and embrace tolerance, '' added the statement.

The statement called for speeding up the reforms and holding the corrupt accountable, and finding solutions to improve the living conditions of people and address the problem of unemployment. The statement welcomed all initiatives that preserve Syria's sovereignty and bolster its stability, voicing rejection of calls for arming or funding the opposition.

''Our fellow clans and tribes in the Arab world and the neighboring countries such as Turkey, and the people there have to caution their governments against tampering with our country,'' added the statement.

With the participation of 1000 Syrian personalities and delegations from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, the 11th session of the Syrian and Arab Tribes and Clans was organized in Lattakia on Monday.

The participants stressed that the Syrians' unity in the crisis, support to their political leadership and to the comprehensive reforms program under the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad will foil all conspiracies to weaken and destabilize Syria.

The participants indicated that the Syrian clans and tribes will always confront interference and conspiracies hatched by the enemies of Syria.

Sheikh Sheikh Saleh al-Deli al-Nu'eimi , founder of the forum , said that the Syrians are united, adding that the meeting of the heads of the clans in Lattakia came to underline support to reconciliation and rejection of conspiracy.

Rafik Fleihan, head of Sweida delegation, said that the meeting emphasizes national unity and foiling conspiracies.

Sheikh Abdullah Munawer al-Roumi al-Enezi, head of al-Makathra clan from Raqqa, said "We came today to stress that we are one people and won't accept interference in our country…We are living as one family, and Syria will remain the land of peace.''

Sheikh Fawwaz Soufi, Director of Lattakia Religious Endowments, said that the activity will disturb Syria's enemies, calling for spreading the culture of diversity in the Syrian society.

Participants underlined the importance of the Jordanian, Iraq and Lebanese clans' participation in the forum, highlighting the noble message they carry through their participation.

They affirmed that Syria will remain the land of peace and amity, and will always be strong thanks to its national unity and social diversity.

Participants also stressed that the sole way out of the crisis is dialogue to preserve Syria, affirming that the Syrian people have vanquished the conspiracy through building bridges of communication and tolerance.

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