Iran’s President Reaffirms Support for Syria
TEHRAN (Basirat) : Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting the Syrian government and nation in the fight against terrorism.
In a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Tehran on Monday,
Rouhani referred to Iran's seriousness for cooperating with and helping the
Syrian government in the process of reconstruction of Syria and consolidating
security and peace in the Arab country, adding, "The Islamic Republic of Iran
will continue to stand by the Syrian government and people like before."
"In fighting terrorism in Syria, the Islamic Republic of Iran has always stood
by the people and government of the country, sparing no effort in this regard,"
the president’s official website quoted Rouhani as saying in the meeting.
He further stressed that Iran is ready to have a role in Syria's reconstruction,
saying, "Tehran supports Damascus in the process of stability and return of
refugees."
"Iran and Syria have many religious and cultural bonds, and relations between
the two countries are based on brotherhood and unity."
Expressing satisfaction about multilateral cooperation and the status quo of
security in the region, Rouhani said, "In the latest Sochi Summit, the
presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey stressed maintaining the territorial
integrity of Syria."
He described the Iranian vice president's recent visit to Syria as effective and
successful, adding, "The path of Tehran-Damascus cooperation is clear and the
Islamic Republic of Iran will be alongside the Syrian government and people."
"The guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution are a strong support for
development of cooperation and relations between the Iranian and Syrian
governments," he went on to say.
For his part, the Syrian president said, "Syrian people and government always
appreciate the Iranian Leader, government and nation's support in fighting
terrorism in Syria and the region."
"Today, Syria enjoys more security and stability compared to the past,” Assad
added.
"We acknowledge Iran's approach in multilateral cooperation, including the
Astana Process and the recent Sochi Summit," the Syrian president concluded.
Assad also met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei in Tehran earlier in the day.
Since the outbreak of war and foreign militancy in Syria in 2011, Iran has stood
by the Syrian government and supported its people against terrorist groups,
including Daesh (ISIL).
In recent months, the Syrian army has managed to liberate many of the areas
occupied by terrorists and has begun the reconstruction process.
Last month, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri traveled to Syria with
a 40-strong political and business delegation, during which the two sides inked
11 agreements.
In December 2018, Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Adnan Mahmoud said his country
gives priority to Iran for carrying out projects in the reconstruction process
of Syria after years of war.
In September 2017, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on the
sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York that Iran would assist the
Syrian nation in reconstructing their country after the war, in the same way
that it contributed to the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Arab state amid
the crisis.
Source: Tasnim