Manama, Safar 02, 1439, October 22, 2017, SPA -- Bahrain welcomed the liberation of the Syrian city of Raqqa from the control of the terrorist organization, stressing that this achievement is an important step in fighting against terrorism and the elimination of all terrorist and extremist organizations in Syria and the region. The Bahraini Foreign Ministry expressed today its country's aspiration to continue efforts aimed at reaching a political solution that preserves Syria's unity, end foreign interference in its affairs and ensure security and peace for the Syrian people. -- SPA 22:09 LOCAL TIME 19:09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w518291