Faisal Mekdad

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss Gaza latest developments on phone

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad held a telephone conversation on Sunday evening to discuss bilateral and regional ties.

VP Mokhber:

Fighting terrorism must not harm Syria territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Respecting the territorial integrity of Syria has been Tehran's policy in recent years, Iran’s First Vice President said, stressing that fight against terrorism should not harm the territorial integrity of Syria.

Syrian army must regain its control over all borders: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Stressing need to address concerns of some countries, President Raeisi said that it is necessary for Syrian army to have a control over all borders of country and national sovereignty of Syria must be respected.

Iran rises concern over Turkey's possible attack on Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iran is concerned about the possible military attack of Turkey on Syrian soil.

Iranian FM welcomes Syrian counterpart in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Wednesday welcomed his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Tehran.

Syrian foreign minister departs for Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Faisal Mekdad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Syria, left for Tehran on Tuesday night.

Syria's Faisal Mekdad due in Tehran to meet counterpart

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad is to arrive in the capital of Iran tonight.

Tripartite Astana Summit to be held in Tehran Tues: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Mon. that the tripartite meeting of the heads of the guarantors states of peace in Syria known as the Astana Format will be held tomorrow in Tehran.

Syrian FM to arrive in Tehran Tue. amid Astana summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday while the Astana Summit on the peace process in Syria will be going on.

China urges US, West to stop interfering in Middle East

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – China on Friday urged the US and the West to stop interfering in Middle East affairs and trying to transform the region according to their own standards.

Syria eyes on expanding ties with Iran in all fields

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Considering the recent visit of the Syrian president to Iran historical and fateful, Faisal Mekdad told his Iranian counterpart that his country is ready to expand relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

Turkiye operations in Syria to cause regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Any kind of military operation by Turkiye in Northern Syria will result in instability and insecurity in the region, the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a joint presser with his Syrian counterpart.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran seeking to resolve Syria-Turkiye misunderstandings

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran is trying to resolve the existing misunderstandings between Syria and Turkiye through diplomacy and political dialogue, the Iranian Foreign Minister said upon his arrival at Damascus Airport on Saturday.

Iran FM Amir-Abdollahian to visit Syria on Saturday

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Friday evening announced that Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Syrian capital of Damascus on Saturday July 02 to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Iranian, Syrian FMs stress strengthening bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in his telephone conversation with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad on Tuesday emphasized the need for strengthening mutual cooperation.

FM on Vienna talks:

Iran not to back down on its red lines

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Explaining on the situation of the negotiations in the Austrian capital of Vienna, Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran doesn’t care for excessive demands, nor will it back down on its red lines.

Nikzad:

Tehran to stand by Damascus in post-crisis era

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Saying that the strategic relationship between Tehran and Damascus is inseparable, the Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stressed that Iran will stand by Syria even in the post-crisis era.

Iran-Syria ties ‘privileged, strategic’: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Referring to the amicable ties between Iran and Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that relations between the two countries are ‘privileged and strategic’.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran emphasizes supporting Syrian govt., people

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Upon his arrival in Syrian capital of Damascus, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Islamic Republic of Iran stressed its support for Syrian leadership, government and people.

Faisal Mekdad at Geneva conference:

Vienna talks success hinges on US, allies decisions

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Saying that Syria supports Vienna talks' progress, the Syrian FM stated that the success of the negotiations depends on the decisions of the western side.

Syrian FM appreciates Iran’s support for its govt., people

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad appreciated efforts of Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting Syrian government and people in political and economic fields and called relations between Iran and Syria ‘strategic’.  

Russian FM stresses strategic cooperation with Damascus

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Russia's foreign minister stressed the continuation of strategic cooperation with Damascus despite the West's intentions to escalate tensions with Moscow.

Oman stood by Syria during anti-terror fight: Mekdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has said that relations with the Sultanate of Oman have continued and have not been severed…The Sultanate has stood by Syria in its war against terrorism.

Syrian FM hopes Vienna talks on Iran's sanctions successful

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) –Syrian Foreign Minister expressed hope for the success of the ongoing talks in Vienna and appreciated Iran's support for the Syrian people.

Private sector to boost Iran-Syria trade relations: minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – "Iran-Syria trade relations should focus on the private sector, according to the Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development in a meeting with the visiting Syrian foreign minister on Tuesday.

Shamkhani:

US seeking to revive ISIL, create crisis in region

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that the United States seeks to revive ISIL and create crisis in the region.

Iran ready to host Astana Summit next year: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the readiness of Islamic Republic of Iran to host leaders of Astana Summit dubbed 'Astana Peace Talk' in Tehran in 2022.

Ghalibaf stresses need to back Iran-Syria private sectors

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized the need for supporting private sectors of Iran and Syria.

Israeli attacks on Syria cannot go unanswered: Syria FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 6 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said in Tehran Monday that Damascus welcomes any partnership with Iran in Syria, adding that Israeli attacks on Syria cannot go unanswered.