Kuwait city: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Al-Budaiwi on Wednesday expressed sincere condolences and solidarity to Syria over the forest fires that swept through Latakia Governorate.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Budaiwi affirmed the GCC's support for Syria and its people in these difficult humanitarian circumstances, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Forest fires broke out in Latakia countryside days ago and spread to large areas, while firefighting, emergency and civil defense teams continue to work to control and prevent them from reaching new areas.