@joshua_landis Pretty much all Arab, Muslim and non-European leaders say that or something to that effect. Are they all like Hafez? No. Only Kim Jung-Un.
If you want to experience the beauty of modern Syrian architecture then visit Aziziyeh and Jameelieh in Aleppo #Syria. Villa Rose pictured below is an example.
Visiting #Syria for 10 days for the first time in 15 years was one of the best travel decisions I ever made. I felt safe and secure everywhere I went.
If you're a Syrian expat or a friend of Syria or curious to visit, I recommend it.
@QalaatAlMudiq Despite these challenges the security situation in Damascus is pretty good. Same applies to most other parts of the country. I was just there and can attest to that.
I'm on my way back to Los Angeles after 10 days in #Syria and all I can say is that, despite all challenges, it is the best I've ever experienced it in my entire life.
I felt safe and secure everywhere I went thanks to the efforts of our men and women @syrianmoi يعطيكن العافية
@Magedabdelnour1 حضرت خطبة الجمعة في أحد مساجد سوريا وكانت الفكرة الأساسية أن سبب تأخر نهوض سوريا هو ترك الناس الصلاة وبالأخص صلاة الفجر. انصدمت من هذا الخطاب.