Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
Rome, SANA-Vatican Ambassador to Syria, Cardinal Mario Zenari appealed to the international community for providing an urgent relief to those affected by the earthquake struck Syria, affirming that this issue constitutes a test for the humanity.
The sanctions imposed on Syria hinder the arrival of aid, Zenari said in an exclusive interview with Vatican Radio, wishing in this regard to resorting to reason and humanity.
The Ambassador asserted the necessity of offering urgent relief for afflicted people far from political divisions and this will constitute a test for humanity.
Zenari also highlighted the great efforts by the Church in Syria in the field of humanitarian aid.
In another context, international cooperation official in the Italian-Arab Friendship Association, Sanaa Shami, confirmed in an interview with the Lebanese National News Agency that the association, with all its branches, stands by the Syrian people and participates in solidarity campaigns in support of it.
Fedaa al-Rhayiah / Hala Zain
