Damascus, SANA – A public gathering was staged in Burj al-Rous area in Damascus on Thursday to stress the importance of broad participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections to choose representatives who will speak to the people’s concerns and aspirations.
Secretary of Damascus branch of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party Dr. Wael al-Imam delivered a speech in which he said that heading to ballot boxes will be a message that the Syrians believe in democracy and freely practice this right of theirs and are able to continue living and build their country despite the war and destruction.
The participants in the gathering said they will elect trustworthy representatives who care about Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.
The parliamentary elections were set to be held on April 13th.
Qabas/ H. Said