Tehran (IP) - In a message to the head of the Syrian Council of Ministers, Iran's foreign minister expressed his condolences on the passing away of Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem.

Iran PressIran News: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote a message to the Head of the Syrian Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Hussein Arnous on Monday and expressed sorrow over the death of Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem.

Walid Muallem played an important role in serving and defending the national interests and security of Syria during his lifetime, Zarif noted.

Zarif prayed to God Almighty for the late Syrian foreign minister and the success and prosperity of the people and the government of Syria.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem died Monday morning at the age of 79.

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