The Syrian merely expects this to be reciprocal. Every day the radio transmits programmes and news bulletins in various foreign languages, including English, French, German and Italian. There are two television channels, one of which is broadcasting news and other programmes in French and English, along with other languages. Post and telecommunications. Stamps for letters and postcards cost 19 and 10 Syrian pounds respectively.
Express post is fast, but it is also expensive.
Telephoning is not a problem. International communications are reliable and direct. This was not the case a few years ago, however Sending telexes and telegrams is not a problem, but it is very expensive. Faxes can be sent from post offices. The major hotels and most companies also have fax machines.