Iranian Gas for Syria, Via Iraq

 TEHRAN, (ST) _Oil Minister Suleiman Abbas discussed with Iranian counterpart Rustam Qasemi in the presence of the Governor of Central Bank of Syria Dr. Adib Mayaleh in Tehran yesterday following up the implementation of signed agreements in providing  oil and gas and its derivatives . Also discussed  were mutual efforts  to overcome economic sanctions and the blatant war against the Syrian people, targeting their living and economy.

The Iranian side stressed readiness  to provide all elements of support  and oil needs for Syria, according to the specific programs, stressing that the escalation of the economic war will not achieve its goals in undermining  the will of the Syrian people and  their determination to eliminate  armed terrorist groups backed by the West , the US  and their hirelings in countries of the region.

Minister Abbas stressed the importance of working together to enhance the steadfastness of the Syrian people who are exposed to unjust siege, pointing out that implementing  oil agreements concluded between the two sides will reflect positively on the living conditions of the Syrian people.

On the sidelines of the talks , a framework agreement for the transfer of Iranian gas to Syria through Iraq, was co- signed by the Syrian and Iranian ministers.

In the same context, the two sides held economic and trade talks between the Secretary General of Syrian Cabinet Tayseer  Zoubi  and the Iranian Minister of Trade ,Industry and Minerals Mehdi  Ghadanfari to follow up the implementation of  bilateral economic and trade agreements  provide for securing   basic food commodities ,  and the implementation of the  one billion US $ credit line to cover Syria ‘s  needs of electrical and medical supplies,  and medicines and food commodities .

The two sides stressed the need for continued work and activating bilateral cooperation to support Syrian people  steadfastness, especially in the economic, commercial and service  areas to eliminate the  current crisis.

The two sides stressed the importance of contracts and agreements concluded between the two sides and taking  all the necessary procedures and mechanisms for their prompt  implementation to meet the needs and aspirations of the Syrian people and enhance their steadfastness.

Zoubi pointed out acts of terrorism  imposed on Syria by armed terrorist groups,   backed by international and regional forces , stressing that the Syrian people  are able to face impeding plots  and will be victorious , thanks to their solid  stand behind their  leadership ,their  unity , rejection of foreign dictations and support of its allies.

Zoubi  also stressed the fact that economic victories strengthen military victories achieved by the Syrian Arab Army against takfir terrorist groups that destroyed all the infrastructure and life  requirements in Syria, stressing the need to accelerate  foodstuffs supplies   and essential  commodities to relieve the Syrian people and enhance their steadfastness.

A round  of talks was also held  between the Governor of Central Bank of Syria Dr. Adib Mayaleh and officials of the Central Bank of Iran in the presence of Oil Minister Suleiman Abbas and the Syrian ambassador in Tehran, to follow up the implementation of the  credit line on oil and food needs. The  two sides stressed the importance of implementing  the credit line, which will be positively reflected on  the economic, commercial , financial, health and banking services fields in Syria.

T. Fateh