Raeisi:
Regional, extra-regional changes not affected Iran-Syria ties
Iranian President in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart said that many regional and extra-regional changes have not affected the fraternal relations between the two countries.
MEHR: Iranian President in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart said that many regional and extra-regional changes have not affected the fraternal relations between the two countries.
Speaking in the joint meeting of the high-level delegations of Iran and Syria, Ebrahim Raeisi expressed satisfaction with the victory of the Syrian government and nation and the country's Resistance front against terrorism and passing through difficult times. "Many regional and extra-regional changes have not affected the fraternal relations between Iran and Syria. The relations between the two countries are tied with the blood of our dear martyrs, especially the Martyr Qassem Soleimani; The name is the symbol of the stability and strength of the relations between Iran and Syria."
"The government and people of Syria went through great difficulties and problems, and despite the threats and sanctions that were imposed against the country, you were able to win a victory," he added.
Emphasizing Iran's support and assistance for Syria in achieving lasting peace, stability and tranquility, Raeisi noted, "Just as the Islamic Republic stood by the Syrian government and nation in the fight against terrorism, it will stand by its Syrian brothers in development and progress period."
Assad, for his part, appreciated the positions and support of the Islamic Republic for the Syrian government and people in the difficult and critical days, saying that Syria will not forget the kindness and help of its Iranian brothers.
The President of Syria also called on Iran to play a greater role in establishing stable peace and security in his country and to have an effective presence in the reconstruction of war-torn areas.
Assad said that the relations between Syria and Iran are rich and full of experiences, adding that the two countries' relations have been stable even in difficult periods despite the severe political and security storm that hit the Middle East region.
Referring to the signing of cooperation documents between the two countries, the two presidents emphasized the importance of the "comprehensive long-term strategic cooperation program between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic" in order to secure the interests of the two nations and other nations in the region.
Assad officially welcomes Raeisi
Raeisi was officially welcomed by his Syrain counterpart, Bashar al-Assad at the People's Palace in Damascus.
Raeisi who departed Tehran for the Syrian capital on Wednesday at the invitation of Bashar al-Assad for a two-day visit, was welcomed by the Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil upon his arrival at the Damascus International Airport.
This is the first trip by an Iranian president to Syria since the foreign-backed war gripped the Arab country in 2011.
Speaking to reporters before leaving Tehran, the Iranian chief executive said the trip is in line with the “completely strategic” Tehran-Damascus relations, noting that perseverance and resistance against the enemies – the notions repeatedly highlighted by Iranian officials – have worked.
“Today, it is clear to everyone in the region that the Islamic Republic of Iran is a strong pillar that everyone can trust and that it plays a major and effective role in regional developments,” he added.
Raeisi also said that Iran and Syria have the will to expand ties, something that will benefit both nations and the region.
