Faisal Mekdad

Iranian FM invites Syrian counterpart to visit Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA)– In a telephone conversation, the Iranian Foreign Minister discussed some regional issues and bilateral relations with his Syrian counterpart and also invited him to visit Tehran.

Syria FM to visit Tehran in coming days: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad will visit Tehran over the next few days.

Faisal Mekdad:

Syria welcomes improving ties between Iran, Arab states

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said that his country welcomes any closer relations between Iran and some Arab countries, adding that Damascus is not afraid of the Zionist regime and its backers.

Amir-Abdollahian after meeting with Syria FM:

Iran, Syria mulling over plan to counter oppressive sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The new Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said after meeting with his Syria counterpart that the two countries are discussing a joint plan to counter oppressive foreign sanctions.

Iran, Syria FMs hold meeting in Damascus on bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad, in Damascus.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran, Syria created joint victories in terrorism fighting

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Upon his arrival in Damascus, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Tehran and Damascus have created joint victories in the fight against terrorism.

Ghalibaf to Syrian FM:

To win in economic war, private sector must be supported

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad met in Damascus during which the Iranian side stressed the need for removing obstacles hindering the private sector avtivities.

Westerners preventing Syrian refugees from returning home

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The Syrian FM said Westerners are preventing the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland.

Iranian delegation holds talks with Syrian FM on mutual coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iranian delegation met and held talks with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on the development of cooperation and coordination between the two countries.

Syria says ready to give 'any assistance' to Palestine

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad stressed on Sunday his country's readiness to help the Palestinian people with any assistance.

Zarif, Syrian counterpart discuss ties, region in Damascus

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad in Damascus Wed. to discuss the ongoing regional developments, Syria's situation, and the bilateral relations.

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Damascus

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif arrived in Damascus minutes ago to meet with the Syrian high-ranking official.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss ties, region in phone call

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Syrian counterpart Faisal Mekdad held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional and international issues.

Iran, Syria discuss strengthening of friendly ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has exchanged views with Syria’s foreign and information ministers on strengthening relations between the two countries in different fields.

EU sanctions on Syrian FM reminds of Trump irrational face

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that sanctions imposed by European Union (EU) against Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad is reminiscent of irrational face of US President Trump.

Iran deplores 'unwise, unconstructive' blacklisting of Syrian

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran has denounced the decision by the European Union to add Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad to its sanctions blacklist, calling the decision an unconstructive move that would obstruct the peace process.

Syrian FM:

US has no right to to comment on Iran's presence in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said that the United States has no right to comment on Iran's presence in Syria because such a presence has not taken place on American soil.

FM Zarif stresses Iran's support for Astana Peace Process

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the visit of the Syrian Foreign Minister to Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif once again stressed the support of Iran for the Astana Peace Process.

Iran to stand by Syria until achieving victory: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said that Islamic Republic of Iran will stand by Syria until achieving the final victory, stating that Iran considers Astana Peace Process ‘useful’ in maintaining interests and territorial integrity.

Syria plays a very crucial role in resistance front: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Adviser to the Leader of Islamic Revolution for International Affairs said that Syria plays a very crucial and decisive role in the Resistance Front.

Syrain FM holds talks with Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Syrian FM Faisal Mekdad met and held talks with Iranian Parliament's spox Mohamamd Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday.

Iran-Syria rounds of talks begin in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The first round of meetings and talks between the foreign ministers of Iran and Syria kicked off in Tehran on Monday.

Syrian foreign minister arrives in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Syria’s Foreign Minister Mekdad Faisal arrived in Tehran late on Sunday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

New Syrian FM to make first foreign visit to Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Syria’s newly-appointed foreign minister, Faisal Mekdad, will make his first foreign visit to the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday.

Israel backs all terror groups active in ME, says Syrian Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has emphasized that the Israeli regime backs all terror groups active in the Middle East region.

Iran's mere crime protecting Quds, Palestine: Syrian deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – “Iran’s only crime is protecting Quds and Paying attention to Palestine’s issues,” Syrian Deputy-Foreign Minister and former Permanent Envoy to the United Nations Faisal Mekdad said on the sidelines of the International Quds Day in Iran’s embassy in Syria on Friday.

US satisfaction top priority for some Arab states: Syrian dep. min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – “Unfortunately, making the US satisfied is more important for some Persian Gulf states than the issues related to Palestine, Golan heights, Lebanon, Iran and the Axis of Resistance,” the Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad said in a meeting with Iranian parliamentary delegation in Damascus.

FM Zarif arrives in Damascus

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Syrian capital city of Damascus at the head of a senior diplomatic delegation on Monday morning.