Iran Press/ Middle East: Raisi arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus on Wednesday morning while heading a high-ranking delegation of Iranian political and economic officials.
He is in Syria on an official invitation from President Bashar al-Assad.
After his arrival in the Syrian capital President Raisi was officially welcomed by President Assad in the People’s Palace.
During the welcoming ceremony, the national anthems of the two nations were played. The two presidents then reviewed the guard of honor and introduced the members of their delegations.
Four government ministers, Iran’s top banker and Raisi’s chief of staff, and his chief political advisor accompany him on the visit to Syria.
The visit is the first visit by an Iranian president to Syria in 12 years.
It comes amid growing relations between the two countries that are leading members of a regional alliance against the Zionist regime of Israel.
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