Iranian official arrives in Damascus
DAMASCUS,(ST)_Syria and Iran have debated boosting bilateral cooperation in all sectors for the common interest of the two countries.
The cooperation was discussed by Prime Minister, Dr. Wael al-Halqi and the Iranian Supreme National Security Council’s Secretary, Saeed Jalili, who is visiting Damascus.
According to SANA, the two sides reviewed today (Saturday) means of developing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, trade, health, agriculture, power, oil and gas.
In addition, theydiscussedoutcomes of the Syrian governmental delegation’s recent visit to Iran, stressing need to translate what the two sidesagreed upon into ground.
Israel’s idiocy
As for political situation, al-Halqi said the Israel airstrike on scientific research center in Damascus countryside targets not only Syria’s steadfastness but also resistance in the region.
The premier also talked about procedures being taken to implement the political plan based on national dialogue to resolve the crisis in Syria.
The Iranian official, for his part, condemned what he called ‘Israel’s idiocy’ in reference to Israel’s aggression on Syria.
He optimistically stressed that the crisis would be over and the conspiracy against Syria would be failed.
Commenting on the political plan, Jalili praised it as an objective basis to solve the crisis in Syria.
In a separate meeting between National Reconciliation Minister and Jalili, the discussion revolved around horizons of national dialogue and the ministry’s role in enhancing peace and tolerance among Syrian citizens to surpass the crisis and restore stability and security.
Earlier, the Iranian official told reporters upon his arrival at Damascus International Airport that hopeless attempts of Syria’s enemies to take revenge on the Syrian people through attacking infrastructure and going ahead with trade embargo targets steadfastness and resistance.
“The enemies claim that they are defending the Syrian people and supporting them while they are hatching conspiracy against them,” Jalili said.
Iran steps up support
He clarified that his visit to Damascus aims to strengthen bilateral ties and offer all forms of support to ease the Syrian people’s suffering.
In a relevant context, the premier discussed with the Assistant of the Iranian President for International Affairs, Ali Saeed Lou, in a telephone conversation, mechanism of cooperation between Syria and Iran.
BasmaQaddour