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1979 in Syria

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Historical records for Syria in 1979

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July

16 July 1979

Visit to Damascus

Assad, Hafez al- · Damascus · President of Syria · Government / Government of Syria

President Asad of Syria visits Saddam Hussein to discuss Iraqi & Syrian unification

19 July 1979

International Declaration

Assad, Hafez al- · President of Syria · Government / Government of Syria

Under the terms of a joint Syriani declaration Bakr would lead a joint federation. Bakr & Asad announce Government against, "the Zionist-imperialist-Sadat onslaught"

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