President Al-Assad receives Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development

DAMASCUS, Oct.6, (ST)-President Bashar Al-Assad received on Thursday the Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development, who also chairs the Syrian –Iranian Joint Economic Committee of the Iranian side, Rostam Qassemi.

The two sides discussed the bilateral economic ties,  including a number of ideas and viewpoints that contribute to opening up new horizons for relations and strengthening investment for the interest of the two friendly countries and peoples.

The importance of continuous work between the institutions in both countries for activating the bilateral agreements and overcoming obstacles , and the complement of cooperation in the vital services such as electricity and road transport were also on the table.

The talks in addition dealt with the developments on the international arena and the changes being witnessed by the world causing instability in all areas, but at the same time, having significant positive points that need to be invested, especially in terms of increasing collaboration among states and creating opportunities to meet global challenges.

Earlier today, the Iranian Minister held talks with Transport Minister Zouhair Khzeim.

The talks focused on the possibility of carrying out tripartite rail link for transporting passengers and goods between Syria, Iraq and Iran and vice versa,  establishing joint business companies and activating maritime transport routes between the ports of the two countries.

Basma Qaddour

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