Bashar Assad

Syria will respond to Iran's loyalty: advisor to Bashar Assad

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The Syrian president's adviser described Syrian-Iranian relations as long-standing and historic, saying that Tehran stood with the Syrian government and army during the war against Syria.

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Iran, Syria to establish joint bank, free zone

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Stating that the end of the war in Syria is the beginning of a new era of economic relations between the two countries, Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development said that Iran and Syria are set to establish a joint bank.

Iran's road minister, Syrian president meet in Damascus

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Rostam Ghasemi held a meeting with the president of Syria Bashar Assad in Damascus on Wednesday.

Putin:

Russia to continue support Syria in combating intl. terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Addressing the Syrian President in a message, Vladimir Putin stressed Russia’s continued support to Syria in combating international terrorism and in the field of finding a comprehensive political solution to problems.

Turkey sets pre-conditions for leaving Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Turkey has rejected Russia's Special Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev’s statement on Turkey envoy’s remarks at the recent Astana meeting.

Iran-Syria ties stronger than ever

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – With the civil war in Syria grinding to a halt by the day, some Arab states have moved from totally blockading the Syrian government to exploring avenues for repairing ties with Damascus.

UAE FM travels to Syria, meets with President Assad

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – According to local Syrian media, the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has traveled to Damascus as a sign of rapprochement to Assad government for the first time since 2011.

Syrian president, Abu Dhabi crown prince hold phone call

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates' de facto ruler, discussed developments in Syria and the Middle East with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday.

Iran FM to President Al-Assad:

Iran, Syria continue economic development despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad discussed expansion of bilateral relations, regional developments, and international issues in a meeting in Damascus on Saturday.

Amir-Abdollahian meets with Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Putin holds meeting with Syrian President Assad

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Bashar Assad, congratulated him on the victory in the presidential election, praising mutual achievements in fighting against terrorism.

Iran, Syria discuss improving economic, political ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – In a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian pointed to the need for activating the joint economic commission between Iran and Syria.  

Macron cancels Assad's invitation to Baghdad summit: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly blocked the invitation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to attend Baghdad regional summit.

Iraq invites Bashar Assad to attend Baghdad summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The head of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Force (Hashd al-Shaabi) Falih al-Fayyadh has reportedly invited Bashar Al-Assad to attend the Baghdad summit.

Iran Parliament Speaker:

Comprehensive agr. with Syria finalized during state visit

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said after his official visit to Syria that a previously signed comprehensive agreement between Iran and Syria to boost economic cooperation was finalized during his visit.

Ghalibaf tells Assad Iran-Syria coop. to boost in next 4 yrs

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – In yesterday's meeting with President Bashar Assad of Syria, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that the next four years provide a good opportunity for boosting Iran-Syria cooperation.

Iran parl. speaker meets with president Assad in Damascus

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met and sat down for talks with Syrian President Bashar Assad on Wednesday afternoon.

China foreign minister arrives in Damascus to sign deals

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, arrived on Saturday in Damascus on a state visit to meet with Syrian high-ranking officials and to sign deals.

Assad sowrn-in as Syria president for 4th term

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Bashar al-Assad is sworn-in for another term as Syria's president after winning presidential elections in Syria by a landslide.

Bashar Assad to be sworn in as Syrian Pres. today

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Bashar al-Assad is set to be sworn in as the president of the Syrian Republic in a ceremony on Saturday. 

Raeisi, Assad stress boosting Iran-Syria coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held a phone conversation with Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raeisi on Monday evening.

Khaji meets Pres. Assad, vows Iran's continued support

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – "Iran will continue to support the Syrian government and people," according to Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji in meeting with President Bashar Assad in Damascus.

Iran's new ambassador to Syria meets with Pres. Assad

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Mehdi Sobhani, the new ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Syria presented his credentials to President Bashar al-Assad during a meeting in Damascus Sunday.

Xi vows to enhance Sino-Syrian coop. to new level

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to help Syria reconstruct its economy and also bring Sino-Syrian cooperation to a new level.

Velayati congrats Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad on re-election

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The Top Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ali-Akbar Velayati congratulated Bashar al-Assad on his re-election as President of Syrian Arab Republic.

Ghalibaf felicitates successful holding of elections in Syria

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – In a message on Friday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated his Syrian counterpart on holding a successful presidential election.