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Article: PGMA finds Syrian President as new ally in interfaith dialogue towards durable peace.
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- Philippines News Agency
- Article date:
- May 5, 2009
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DAMASCUS, May 5 (PNA) -- The Philippines has found another ally in promoting a broader interfaith dialogue as a powerful instrument to push and ensure durable peace worldwide.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gained the support of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad during their bilateral talks on Monday at the Al Ashaab Palace here.
Press Secretary Cerge Remonde said President Arroyo pointed out to President Bashar that Syria plays a very important role in dialogues among civilizations and diverse cultural groups because Syria has been part of the early history of both the Christian and Islamic religions.
"She pointed out the fact that it was on ...