Iran Prepared for Long-Term Comprehensive Cooperation Deal with Syria

In a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Saturday, Amirabdollahian stressed that Iran considers Syria’s security and progress as its own security and progress and will continue its strong support for the Arab nation.

The Iranian foreign minister pointed to the good and close consultations and cooperation between the officials of the two countries, especially at the level of foreign ministries, and said his visit to Syria was aimed at continuing and completing exchanges of views between Tehran and Damascus over issues of mutual interest at the bilateral, regional and international levels. 

Amirabdollahian also expressed pleasure with the growing trend of Syria’s foreign ties, saying this shows the significant position of Syria in the region. 

He then noted that Iran has always put emphasis on political solutions instead of war, and, as a result, Tehran welcomes the positive developments in the political ties between Syria and the other countries.

The foreign minister underlined that Iran trusts the prudence of the Syrian president and government, stressing the need to strengthen the relations in all areas of mutual interest.

The top Iranian diplomat then highlighted the significance of paving the road for long-term cooperation between Iran and Syria, saying Tehran is ready to draw up and sign a comprehensive plan for long-term cooperation with Syria.

Amirabdollahian also underscored the need for making it possible for the two countries to work together bilaterally and multilaterally in order to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.

Speaking about the recent developments in Iran, Amirabdollahian said, “We left behind a hybrid war in which some Western countries played a meddling and inciting role, but they were defeated.”

The Iranian foreign minister further briefed the Syrian president on the latest developments in the nuclear talks aimed at removing the illegal sanctions against the Iranian people. Meanwhile, Amirabdollahian gave some explanations about the issues discussed at the Baghdad II Conference in Jordan.

For his part, Assad gave his warm regards to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and the Iranian president. “Your Excellency’s visit is important for us both bilaterally and in regional terms,” he said.

Assad added that Iran is the closest country to Syria as “it stood by us in the war and we will not forget the Islamic Republic of Iran’s support.”

He also emphasized the importance of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s upcoming visit to Syria, noting that Damascus is ready and firmly resolved to make joint efforts and help make the visit as successful as possible.

He further outlined the latest political and diplomatic developments with regard to Syria. He stressed the necessity and importance of continuing consultations and coordination between Iran and Syria regarding important and strategic bilateral and regional issues.

The Syrian president went on to say that Iran is Syria’s partner, adding, “We have been together and will support each other in different fields.”