The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Nabih Berri, cabled the Speaker of the People’s Assembly of the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Abdul Hamid Al-Awak, congratulating him on the occasion of his election as Speaker of the People’s Assembly. The text of the telegram stated: Your Excellency, Speaker of the People’s Assembly in the Syrian Arab Republic, Dr. Abdul Hamid Aqeel Al-Awak, I am pleased to extend, in my name and on behalf of the members of the Lebanese Parliament, my warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes on the occasion of your election as Speaker of the People’s Assembly in the Syrian Arab Republic, wishing you success in performing your legislative duties and for Syria’s security, progress and stability.