Syrian PM: Tehran's Visit a Step Toward Broadening of Relation
November 22, 2000 - 0:0
DAMASCUS Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa Miro called on Monday his upcoming visit to Tehran as a significant step towards expansion of all-out mutual relation and cooperation.
In an exclusive interview with IRNA, the Syrian premier prior to his visit to Iran said, The visit follows the instruction of our President Bashar Assad calling for expansion of relations between Damascus and Tehran, and we are now determined to broaden our mutual relations in all fields.
'' Referring to the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, he said, The existing political relation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria is excellent and the two countries are now enjoying a broadening economic and trade cooperation.'' All existing hurdles preventing expansion of mutual relation will be removed relying on the profound friendship spirit shared between the two countries,'' he said.
Enjoying developing economic and trade relations, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria since 1982 have signed various agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU) on expansion of economic and trade cooperation and establishment of joint ventures, investing companies as well as scientific and technical cooperation,'' he said.
Lauding the Islamic Revolution, he said, The revolution designated a very significant role for Iran as a big Islamic state in a way that after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran has always supported the issues of Arabs, Muslims and Palestinians in particular and has opposed hegemony of the Zionist over the region,'' said the premier.
The premier also lauded the support of the Iranian leadership and nation for Syria for liberation of the Golan Heights.
He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has played a brilliant role in boosting the morale of the Palestinians, supporting their struggles, and preserving the Islamic identity of the noble Qods in defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Referring to improvement of Tehran's relations with all Arabic countries, he said, Tehran-Damascus cooperation has played a significant role in improving these relations.'' Lauding Iran's stance in backing the issues of Arabs and Muslims, he said that the stance has caused the Islamic Iran to find a very significant and outstanding status among the Arab and Islamic nations.
The Syrian prime minister heading a high-ranking delegation is to visit Tehran on Tuesday at the official invitation of Iran's First Vice President Hassan Habibi. A 27-member economic delegation is to accompany the Syrian delegation to Tehran.
The fifth session of Iran-Syria Joint Economic Commission is to be held in Tehran, cochaired by Iranian Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ali Abdolalizadeh and Syrian Economy Minister Mohammad al-Imadi.
(IRNA)
In an exclusive interview with IRNA, the Syrian premier prior to his visit to Iran said, The visit follows the instruction of our President Bashar Assad calling for expansion of relations between Damascus and Tehran, and we are now determined to broaden our mutual relations in all fields.
'' Referring to the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, he said, The existing political relation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria is excellent and the two countries are now enjoying a broadening economic and trade cooperation.'' All existing hurdles preventing expansion of mutual relation will be removed relying on the profound friendship spirit shared between the two countries,'' he said.
Enjoying developing economic and trade relations, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria since 1982 have signed various agreements and memoranda of understanding (MOU) on expansion of economic and trade cooperation and establishment of joint ventures, investing companies as well as scientific and technical cooperation,'' he said.
Lauding the Islamic Revolution, he said, The revolution designated a very significant role for Iran as a big Islamic state in a way that after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iran has always supported the issues of Arabs, Muslims and Palestinians in particular and has opposed hegemony of the Zionist over the region,'' said the premier.
The premier also lauded the support of the Iranian leadership and nation for Syria for liberation of the Golan Heights.
He said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has played a brilliant role in boosting the morale of the Palestinians, supporting their struggles, and preserving the Islamic identity of the noble Qods in defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Referring to improvement of Tehran's relations with all Arabic countries, he said, Tehran-Damascus cooperation has played a significant role in improving these relations.'' Lauding Iran's stance in backing the issues of Arabs and Muslims, he said that the stance has caused the Islamic Iran to find a very significant and outstanding status among the Arab and Islamic nations.
The Syrian prime minister heading a high-ranking delegation is to visit Tehran on Tuesday at the official invitation of Iran's First Vice President Hassan Habibi. A 27-member economic delegation is to accompany the Syrian delegation to Tehran.
The fifth session of Iran-Syria Joint Economic Commission is to be held in Tehran, cochaired by Iranian Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ali Abdolalizadeh and Syrian Economy Minister Mohammad al-Imadi.
(IRNA)