Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus. This is Assad's first meeting with a foreign representative since the start of the rebel offensive in Northwestern Syria, BTA reports.
Discussions on bilateral issues and the situation in the region
During the meeting, Aragchi and Assad discussed bilateral relations and the development of events in the region. Iran's IRNA news agency reports that no details of the discussions have been released.
The importance of support from allies
The Syrian president stressed the importance of “supporting allies” to deal with terrorist attacks, noting that it is essential to stabilize the country.