Mekdad Discusses Cooperation with Iranian Officials
SANA (State-run agency)
December 8, 2021
During his visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, Syrian FM Mekdad has met with several officials, SANA reports.
During his visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, Syrian FM Mekdad has met with several officials, SANA reports.
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