Syrian PM in Tehran to boost cooperation
Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous began his three-day official visit to Tehran to discuss ways to promote economic cooperation with Iran.
Heading a high-ranking delegation, Arnous arrived in the Iranian capital on Friday evening, receiving a warm welcome from Iranian Minister of Justice Amin Hossein Rahimi.
The visits takes place at the invitation of Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, who will officially welcome the Syrian official today, IRNA reported.
Mohammad Jamshidi, the Iranian president’s deputy chief of staff for political affairs, said Arnous plans to take part in the 15th meeting of the High Committee of Iran-Syria Economic Cooperation. He would also hold talks with President Ebrahim Raisi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian.
In line with the implementation of agreements inked during President Raisi’s visit to Damascus in May and the topics agreed upon, the Iranian and Syrian authorities would sign documents for the enhancement of relations of cooperation, Jamshidi said.
On May 3, Raisi and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad signed an agreement on “long-term strategic comprehensive cooperation” between the two countries.