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India, Syria hold talks to invigorate trade

New Delhi  - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks Wednesday in New Delhi that focused on boosting trade and economic ties, officials said.

Syrian President to arrive today

New Delhi, June 17 : Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will arrive here this evening on a five-day visit.

On Wednesday, President al-Assad will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

On the same day, Vice President Hamid Ansari, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Leader of Opposition L K Advani will call on the visiting dignitary.

Later in the day, President al-Assad is slated to meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and both countries are expected to sign agreements.

Syria squashes coup attempt, German newspaper says

German newspaper Die Welt Berlin  - A coup plot against Syrian President Bashar

Syria to introduce VAT next year

Syria to introduce VAT next yearNicosia, June 5 : Syria’s Minister of Finance Muham

Lebanese president likely to visit Damascus next week, report says

Michel SuleimanDamascus - Newly ele

Damascus's eatery earns the tile of world's biggest restaurant

SyriaDamascus - A restaurant in the Syrian capital Damascus, which

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