Syrian President refuses to open western Embassies in Damascus

Syrian President refuses to open western Embassies in Damascus

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad says there will be no security cooperation with Western nations nor their embassies will be reopened, until they cut ties with opposition and insurgent groups.

Talking to Syrian diplomats in Damascus, he praised Russia, Iran, China and Lebanon's Hezbollah for supporting his government during the conflict.

He said Syria will look east when it comes to political, economic and cultural relations.