The Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies (TASAM) has awarded His Excellency President Bashar Al-Assad, November 25, 2008, the Strategic Vision Award for the year 2008, in recognition of President Al-Assad’s role as a distinguished Statesman enjoying a strategic vision which has been demonstrated by the Syrian wise policy at all levels.

TASAM Chairman, Mr.  Süleyman Sensoy pointed out, during the Award Ceremony, that His Excellency President Al-Assad is a “Statesman, who has been able to present a clear-cut vision of tackling international issues, presenting useful solutions for world crises, demonstrating the principles of courage in decision-takings, not to mention the clarity of vision.”

“Notwithstanding the regional as well as international complications, H. E. President Al-Assad has made of Syria a very fundamental center to make decisions and a key regional player,” said Mr. Sensoy appreciating the role played by President Al-Assad in making  of the Syrian-Turkish relations as the guarantee for stability and security in the region.

 “President Al-Assad, with all of his wisdom and skill, has been able to move Syria forward to a more advanced phase and more up to date in keeping pace with Modern Life and Technology in realization of the friendly Syrian people ambitions, especially  in the fields of development and modernization.” concluded Mr. Sensoy.