INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN-- After a check out to Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian took a trip to Syria in the middle of a flurry of
diplomatic overtures in the area aimed at reconciliation
In Damascus, Amir Abdollahian was received by his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mikdad
He then held a conference with Syrian President Bashar Assad
In the meeting with President Assad, the Iranian foreign minister worried that the Islamic Republic of Iran considers Syrias security and
progress as its own security and progress and will continue its strong assistance for Damascus.This comes versus a background of regional
efforts to build bridges in between Syria and the Arab world on the one hand and between Syria and Turkey on the other hand
To this end, President Assad paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates in March last year
Likewise, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed checked out Damascus in early January in additional sign of growing ties between
Syria and the UAE.In parallel, Syria and Turkey are inching towards reproachment after years of tensions
Just recently, the defense ministers of Syria, Turkey, and Russia held a joint meeting in Moscow in what was viewed as preparation for a
meeting in between the presidents of Turkey and Syria
Contacts in between Syria, the UAE, Turkey, and Russia are underway for higher thaw, with Turkish officials appear to be keener to open a
In the meantime, there have actually been some speculations in the Arab media that this pattern of rapprochement could train relations in
between Tehran and Damascus
Amir Abdollahian made it clear that Iran-Syria relations are strong and will continue to grow
In his conference with President Assad, the Iranian foreign minister indicated great and close consultations and cooperation in between the
authorities of the two nations, particularly at the level of foreign ministries, and said his see to Syria was focused on continuing and
finishing exchanges of views in between Tehran and Damascus over issues of shared interest at bilateral, regional and global levels
Amir Abdollahian also revealed enjoyment with the broadening pattern of Syrias foreign ties, stating this reveals the value and considerable
position of Syria in the area, according to a statement by the Iranian foreign ministry.He stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has
actually always put focus on political option instead of war, and, as an outcome, Tehran welcomes the favorable developments in the
political ties of Syria with other countries.Observers believe that while Iran-Syria ties remain strong, some parties who formerly attempted
to overthrow the Syrian government through war could now be working to entice Syria into distancing itself from Iran
Those who once utilized a stick in their relations with Syria, observers state, now may be providing carrots
But this method is unlikely to drive a wedge in between Tehran and Damascus
President Assad has actually invited his Iranian equivalent, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi, to visit Damascus
And Amir Abdollahian revealed self-confidence that the journey will lead the way for further boosting friendly and brotherly relations
between the two nations in various spheres.Assad highlighted the significance of President Raisis upcoming visit to Syria, noting that
Damascus is prepared and securely resolved to make joint efforts and assist make the visit as much effective as possible.He explained that
the Islamic Republic of Iran is the closest nation to Syria and it waited us in the war and we will not forget the Islamic Republic of
The Syrian president highlighted that the Islamic Republic of Iran is Syrias partner, adding, We have been together and will support each
other in different fields
