President Bashar al-Assad received two congratulatory cables from President of the Council of State and the President of the Council of Ministers of Cuba, Raul Castro Ruz and President of Afghanistan, Hamed Karzai, on winning the presidential elections.

The two presidents expressed hope that Syria  will overcome all challenges thanks to the wisdom of its leadership and the determination of the Syrian people.

President al-Assad received several congratulations cables from international, Arab and Syrian personalities and organizations for winning the presidential elections.