President Bashar al-Assad received Ali Larijani, Senior Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, in Damascus on Thursday. The discussions focused on the latest regional developments, particularly the ongoing Israeli aggression in Palestine and Lebanon, and underscored the necessity of halting such hostilities.
The meeting also addressed the strong bilateral ties between Syria and Iran and explored ways to further enhance these relations for the benefit of both nations and the broader region.
President al-Assad reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to the historic rights of the Palestinian people and expressed unwavering support for the Lebanese and Palestinian struggles, stressing the importance of ending the violence and preventing further mass atrocities.
Larijani, who is also a member of the Expediency Discernment Council, reiterated Iran’s support for Syria, affirming his country’s readiness to extend all forms of assistance. He praised Syria’s pivotal role in the region and expressed Iran’s aspiration to strengthen this role in the service of regional stability and prosperity.
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