12 April 2009
Damascus - Vice president of Philippines Noli De Castro expressed hope to reach complete cooperation between Syria and Philipines in all fields to make bilateral relations permanent.  

Upon his arrival in Damascus Sunday, De Castro said in a statement to SANA that the aim of this three-day visit is the opening of Philippine Embassy in Damascus.  

He also indicated that the number of Philippine workers in Syria is about 17 thousands, expressing his gratitude for Syrian hospitality.

By Rasha Raslan / Mazen

© SANA (Syria Arab News Agency) 2009