Syrian President arrives in Iran

Following a reception at Tehran Presidential palace by Ahmedinejad, Al-Assad and his Government’s officials began talks with Persian authorities on different cooperation topics.

IRAN: Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad arrived Tehran Saturday to meet with his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and other officials in order to discuss the complex situation in the Middle East, as well as to strengthen bilateral links.

Following a reception at Tehran Presidential palace by Ahmedinejad, Al-Assad and his Government’s officials began talks with Persian authorities on different cooperation topics.

Press TV channel broadcast the welcome ceremony, while IRNA official news agency reported that the visitor’s agenda includes a meeting with Supreme Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatolah Sayyed Ali Khamenei.

The Syrian delegation is formed by Vice President Faruq Al-Sharaa; Foreign Minister Walid Al-Muallem, the Vice President’s assistant, Gen, Brig. Muhammad Nassif, as well as other officials.

Apart from bilateral topics, the two Presidents will also talk about the Palestine-Israel conflict, and the current direct talks at standstill between the two parties promoted by the USA.

The current situation in Iraq and Lebanon will also be discussed, as these two neighbouring nations have a big interrelation with Syria and Iran.

The situation of Palestinians in Gaza Strip, controlled by the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas and blocked by Israel since 2006 is another topic for discussion.

Tehran, Prensa Latina