CAPITALS, (ST)_In a telephone call with Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi, Dr. Mohammad Reza Rahimi, First Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran on Tuesday condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted al-Halqi procession and all acts of terrorism against innocent people in Syria, carried out by armed terrorist groups , expressing condolences to the families of the martyrs and quick healing for the wounded and injured.
Rahimi stressed that Iran will be always with Syria and the Syrian people at various levels and under all circumstances, stressing that Syria will emerge victorious from this conspiracy.
Rahimi and al-Halqi discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in various economic, commercial and industrial fields in order to broaden the base of bilateral trade between the two sides as well as issues of common interest and continuous coordination at all levels in support of the Syrian economy.
The Prime minister expressed thanks for Iran ‘s principled positions to help the Syrian people to get out of the crisis and support the national dialogue option to eliminate the crisis and reject foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs.
Earlier spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Ramin Mehmanparast strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that occurred in Mezze.
He held regional and international parties that support terrorism and chaos in Syria responsible for the occurrence of these crimes.
The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Marjeh area in Damascus, killing 14 people and wounding dozens.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement quoted by (Russia Today) “We strongly condemn the bloody attack carried out by extremists who aim to undermine stability in Syria and never ceased shedding the blood of innocent citizens.”
Lebanese President Michael Suleiman condemned the two recent explosions in Mezze and al-Marjeh areas in Damascus and renewed his call for a political solution to the crisis in Syria .
Damascus explosions were also condemned by various people ‘s organization in Syria and , Arab, regional and world political parties , social figures and activists.
T. Fateh