Economic Cooperation Top Priority in Iran-Syria Ties: Amirabdollahian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian hailed the perfect state of relations between Tehran and Damascus, saying the efforts to strengthen the trade and economic cooperation take priority in the bilateral ties.
Heading a delegation, the top Iranian diplomat arrived in Damascus on Wednesday and was received by his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad.
Speaking to reporters, Amirabdollahian said the relations between Iran and Syria as well as the course of their political, economic and trade consultations are at the best state.
Apart from all aspects of relations between Iran and Syria, what takes priority at present is the promotion of economic and trade cooperation, the Iranian foreign minister added.
Iran and Syria are inside the same entrenchment, he added, reiterating the Islamic Republic’s support for the Syrian government, leadership and people.
For his part, Mekdad said his Iranian counterpart’s visit has provided an opportunity for consultations about the issues of mutual interest and the regional developments.
Syria favors the best state of relations among the regional countries, including the ties between Iran and the Arab countries, the Syrian foreign minister noted.
