Iran, Syria Coordinate Efforts to Confront Israel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Diplomats representing Iran and Syria in the Astana negotiations weighed plans for closer cooperation between the two countries in the fight against the Israeli regime.
In a meeting on the sidelines of the 22nd International Meeting of the Astana Process, held in Kazakhstan on Monday, the chief negotiators of Iran and Syria discussed the latest situation in the region as well as Syria's political and field developments, especially following the Zionist regime's aggressive attacks and crimes in the region.
The Iranian diplomat reaffirmed that Tehran will continue its comprehensive supports for Syria and the resistance against the Zionist regime's occupation and warmongering.
Khaji stated that Iran’s principled stance entails safeguarding regional peace and stability and supporting the national security of the countries in the region.
Highlighting Iran’s long-standing and stable relations with Syria, Khaji affirmed that both countries are determined to continue and expand their cooperation, particularly in confronting the Israeli regime’s crimes and preventing the spread of tensions across the region.
He also expressed support for the talks on the normalization of ties between Syria and Turkey, saying it will have positive implications at the current critical juncture in the region.
For his part, the head of the Syrian delegation reiterated the strategic relationship between Syria and Iran and the expansion of relations in line with the determination and will of the leaders of the two countries.
He also called for regional cooperation to stop the war and crimes by the Zionist regime, achieve lasting stability and security in the region, and help the people of Palestine and Lebanon.
