An Iranian parliamentary delegation arrives in Damascus to stand by the Syrian people in facing the repercussions of the earthquake

Damascus (ST): An Iranian parliamentary delegation arrived in Damascus, headed by Dr. Abbas Kalro, Vice President of the Syrian Parliamentary Friendship Association, to stand by the Syrian people in facing the repercussions of the devastating earthquake that hit some Syrian governorates recently.

In a statement to news reporters, the vice-president of the association confirmed upon his arrival at Damascus International Airport that this visit comes to help in the relief process for the affected areas and to contribute to strengthening and documenting joint parliamentary relations and striving to activate cooperation agreements, especially in the economic field.

Kalro pointed out that the Iranian Shura Council and the Syrian People’s Assembly held many joint meetings during the past two years to develop parliamentary work.

For her part, the deputy head of the Syrian-Iranian Parliamentary Friendship Committee, Dr. Haifa Jumaa, indicated in a similar statement that Iran provided all kinds of support to the Syrian people, and sent delegations and relief aid to those affected by the earthquake, and the two sides look forward to developing and strengthening parliamentary relations.

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