President Bashar al-Assad received Ali Asghar Khaji, the Iranian Foreign Minister’s senior advisor for special political affairs, and his accompanying delegation on Monday.
President al-Assad emphasized the deep-rooted relations between Syria and Iran, underscoring the importance of enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two nations across all sectors.
Earlier in the day, Khaji held meetings with Foreign and Expatriates Minister Fayssal Mikdad and Deputy Foreign Minister Bassam Sabbagh. The discussions focused on bilateral relations and recent regional and international developments. Both sides reiterated the necessity of strengthening ties and maintaining coordination for the benefit of their peoples.
In a press statement, Khaji mentioned that his visit to Syria is part of a series of tours aimed at discussing regional issues, particularly those concerning bilateral relations and their future direction. He noted that the discussions with Minister Mikdad involved a joint evaluation of both bilateral and regional matters, with the objective of setting goals to further enhance relations between the two countries.
Khaji also highlighted that the new Iranian government is committed to strengthening these relations in all areas. This commitment was affirmed during a recent phone call between President Bashar al-Assad and Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian.
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