INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Bashar Assad on Saturday.
In the meeting, Amir Abdollahian extended the greetings of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the
Iranian president to Assad.He described the recent visit of the Syrian president to Iran as a turning point in bilateral relations and as
being effective and fruitful in promoting ties between Tehran and Damascus.The Iranian foreign minister also hailed the Syrian government
stabilize Syria and restore security to the country is simply not true.Based on what Amir Abdollahian said, such approach has further
Damascus as important under the current circumstances, especially given the regional and international developments.Assad added that a
situation is unfolding in the region that will tip the balance in favor of Tehran and Damascus.He accused Western governments of provocative
acts in Syria for the purpose of destabilization of the status quo, rivalry and gaining concessions from other sides.The Syrian president
then referred to the existing concerns and dangers in the region, saying some of these issues are mutual among regional countries and must
Syrian foreign ministers exchanged views on ways for an all-out expansion of bilateral ties, regional developments and international issues
during a meeting on Saturday evening.Amir Abdollahian described mutual exchanges of high-ranking delegations as a sign of the strategic
depth of ties between Iran and Syria.He also hailed a recent visit to Tehran by the Syrian president as a turning point in ties between the
two sides.The foreign minister also pointed to the unparalleled role played by martyr Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in the regional
highlighted the capacities of both states to enhance mutual relations in political, economic, industrial and commercial fields, saying that
visit, he said, would deepen the already strong bonds between the two countries.Mekdad emphasized that Damascus was ready for further
the holy path of fighting terrorism.The chief Syrian diplomat also expressed satisfaction with the positions adopted by Iran in the
