Syria, relying on its own strength , in particular the Syrian Arab army and sincere friends in the world arena , will inevitably triumph over terrorism and the various gangs , who are supported from the outside. This is stated in the festive appeal of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the establishing of the Syrian Arab Army .

According to state news agency SANA , Assad stressed that the Syrian Arab army is the most effective power that can confront terrorism and eliminate it . It was and remains the main guarantor of the security and stability in Syria and the region.