Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Fayssal Mikdad discussed on Tuesday with Senior Adviser to Supreme Leader of the Iranian Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs, Ali Akbar Velayati, the strategic bilateral relations, regional and international issues of common interest.
During the meeting held in Tehran, Mikdad described as deep and historic the relations between Syria and Iran, noting that these relations have reached a stage where it is difficult to undermine them thanks to the resilience of peoples of the two countries and the wisdom of their leaderships.
He hailed Velayati’s role in consolidating these relations and keeping pace with them since their beginning .
Minister Mikdad also reviewed the latest developments in Syria, stressing the necessity to enhance continued cooperation and joint coordination in all domains in the interests of the two friendly countries and peoples.
For his part, Velayati stressed that Iran will continue to stand by Syria ‘s leadership and people and its consolidated and continued support to Syria on all levels.
He also hailed the victories achieved by the Syrian Arab Army in facing terrorism which have established for a new phase of cooperation between the two countries on all fields.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)