In a Monday meeting in Damascus, the Iranian foreign minister congratulated
Khamis on the recent victories of the resistance front, saying that the people
and government of Syria will move towards rebuilding their country following
these victories.
FM Zarif hailed the holding of the Damascus reconstruction exhibition,
describing it as a sign of a strong will to begin rebuilding the war-torn state.
Zarif also welcomed the idea of participation of Iranian private companies in
the reconstruction of Syria underlining that this is the responsibility of the
Iranian and Syrian embassies to facilitate the presence of Iranian private
companies.
In turn, Prime Minister Khamis thanked the support of the Islamic Republic,
stressing that with the participation and cooperation of friendly countries,
especially the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia as well as private companies,
the process of reconstructing Syria would be continued.
He noted that Syria welcomes the participation of Iranian companies at the
Damascus exhibition.
Furthermore, the two sides underlined the exchange of economic delegations and
efforts to make the private sectors of the two countries closer.
Earlier in the day, Zarif met with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem and
discussed bilateral and regional issues with him.
During the talks, the two sides discussed bilateral issues, latest developments
in Syria, the issue of refugees, and other regional affairs, and emphasized the
continuation and strengthening of the Astana Talks on Syria.
They also exchanged views on increasing economic cooperation, the participation
of Iranian companies in the reconstruction of Syria, cooperation with
international organizations especially the United Nations, and the crisis in
Yemen.
FM Zarif once again highlighted the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for
Syria in the fight against terrorist groups.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif holding talks with Syrian Prime
Minister Imad Khamis in Damascus on September 3, 2018
The Iranian Foreign Minister further touched upon the importance of Astana Talks
in pursuing the political resolution of crisis in Syria, stressing that the
Friday meeting due to be held between Iran, Russia, and Turkey in Tehran will be
aimed at following up the same issue.
For his part, al-Muallem expressed gratitude for the support of the Islamic
Republic of Iran and called for continuation of assistance in the fight against
terrorists.
Zarif arrived in Damascus on Monday to discuss the latest developments with
Syrian top officials including President Bashar al-Assad.
Source:IFP