Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad thanked Iran for its support in fighting terrorism in Syria, saying that without Tehran’s help, Damascus would have not made such great victories against terrorists.
Zarif congratulated the Syrian people over the victories achieved against terrorism and the achievement of local reconciliations, adding that Syria’s victory over terrorism is a victory for all the countries in the region and the world in facing this scourge which threatens international peace and security.
Mekdad, for his part, reiterated condemnation of the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran, stressing that Syria stands by Iran’s people, government, and leadership in confronting the international pressure exerted by the US and its allies against Iran.
According to Syria's SANA news agency, Mekdad saw that Washington’s withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear agreement will create a ‘profound imbalance’ in international relations that cannot be addressed, considering that it ignored the UN role and the logic of consensus governing international relations and played into the hands of the policies of treachery and aggression.
Iran and Russia form a united front against terrorism and this cooperation is important for strengthening peace and calm in the Middle East.
Mekdad also praised Iran’s support for Syria in its war against terrorism, considering it, together with that provided by Russia and Hezbullah, a key factor in achieving victory over terrorism, affirming that terrorism which rocks any country in the region is in fact jeopardizing the entire world.
Mekdad further clarified that he discussed with Iranian officials the ‘great efforts of Iran and Russia’ during the recent meetings in Geneva, affirming Syria’s ‘absolute trust’ in its allies.
