Walid al-Muallem

FM Zarif holds phone talk with Syrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, Walid al-Moualem in a move which shows his returning to office.

‘US should exit Syria, whether it likes it or not’

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati the US should withdraw its forces from Syria, “whether they like it or not.”

Full stability, security in Syria a key regional goal for Iran: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed on Wed. that the establishment of full stability, security and normal conditions in Syria for the return of Syrians to their normal life is a key regional goal for Iran.

Parl. speaker Larijani holds talks with Syrian foreign minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Today, the Syrian people’s resistance against adventures of the enemies has been fruitful, according to Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with visiting Walid al-Moallem.

Zionists to receive decisive response if continue aggression in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said Iran, as it stood by Syrian government and nation during the fight against terrorism, will spare no efforts in providing help and aid to them during the reconstruction period, as well.

Syrian FM to visit Tehran today to boost bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Syrian foreign minister Walid al-Moallem is scheduled for an official visit to Tehran on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral relations.

Iranian vice-president Jahangiri arrives in Damascus for official visit

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian First Vice President Es'hagh Jahangiri arrived in Damascus on Monday afternoon to meet with high-ranking Syrian officials.

Constitution is a sovereign affair decided by Syrian people: Al-Muallem

DAMASCUS, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem on Wednesday received UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura and the accompanying delegation.

Walid Muallem hails Iran missile strikes on terrorist positions in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has praised Iran's missile attack on terrorist camps in the east of Euphrates, stressing that Iran’s presence in Syria is legitimate and is in accordance with Syria's territorial integrity.

Iran FM back home from Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif returned home from Syria late Monday.

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.

Mikdad:

Al-Moallem, Borisov discuss bolstering coop.

MOSCOW, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Deputy PM, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem discussed with Russian Deputy PM Yury Borisov means to bolster cooperation between Syria and Russia at various fields and upgrade them to the level of high political ones, aimed at achieving a strategic partnership between the two countries.

Chinese, Syrian diplomats hold ‘in-depth’ talks

BEIJING, Jul. 28 (MNA) – China’s special envoy for Syria Xie Xiaoyan traveled to Syria this week for talks with its top diplomat and senior officials, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Muallem thanks Iran's aid, says US presence in Syria 'illegitimate'

DAMASCUS, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem on Sat. thanked Iran for their advisory help in fighting terrorism, adding that the presence of US forces in Syria is 'illegitimate'.

Iran’s Zarif holds talks with Syrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Following the US military attack on Syria early in the morning, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a telephone talk with his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Muallem.

Iran after isolation of terrorist groups: diplomat

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Special Assistant in Political Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said one of the main principles in Astana peace process and all international negotiations approved by the Islamic Republic is to isolate terrorists.

Iranian diplomat meets Syria’s Foreign minister Muallem

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Iranian FM’s Special Assistant in Political Affairs, who is visiting Syrian capital city of Damascus, met with Syrian FM Walid al-Muallem on Saturday.

Kharrazi: Sovereignty must return to entirety of Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The Chairman of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi stresses the need for restoring sovereignty to the entire Syrian territory.

Iranian deputy FM Jaberi Ansari:

‘Iran, allies’ efforts in war on terror fruiting in Syria’

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) –Iranian Deputy FM Jaberi Ansari who is visiting Damascus, met with Syrian FM Muallem on Wednesday and told the media that the efforts to eliminate terrorism in Syria are fruiting results.

Key battles close to end, we write last chapter of crisis in Syria: Walid al-Muallem

NEW YORK, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Syrian Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem affirmed on Monday that the main battles in Syria approached to an end and “we are writing the last chapter of the crisis in Syria.”

Al-Muallem discusses coop. with Iraqi, Armenian, Algerian FMs

New York, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Syrian Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Moallem met on Saturday Iraqi Foreign Affairs Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari, discussing with him cooperation and coordination and means for enhancing the bilateral relations in various fields.

Al-Muallem at UN General Assembly:

Syria marching steadily towards rooting out terrorism

NEW YORK, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem delivered a speech at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, in which he affirmed that Syria is marching steadily towards the goal of rooting out terrorism.

Zarif meets with Syrian, Malaysian, Afghan counterparts in NY

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Following his diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the UNGA, Iranian FM Zarif met with his Afghan, Syrian, and Malaysian counterparts in New York.

Lavrov to meet Syrian counterpart

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Russian FM, Sergei Lavrov will visit his Syrian counterpart.

Deputy FM calls for political settlement of Syrian crisis

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Hossein Jaberi Ansari met with Syrian FM Muallem in Syrian capital city of Damascus on Wednesday and exchanged views on the latest developments in the region.

Walid Muallem hails Iran’s part in victories against ISIL

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem said Iran is a partner in victories achieved in the fight against terrorism in Syria.

Deputy FM meets Syria's al-Muallem, Mekdad

DAMASCUS, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Deputy FM Hossein Jaberi Ansari held talks with Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem and Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad on Wednesday in Damascus.

Syrian FM:

Syria ready to boost cooperation with ICRC

DAMASCUS, May 23 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem met on Monday the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer and the accompanying delegation.

Sixth round of Geneva intra-Syrian dialogue kicks off

GENEVA, May 16 (MNA) –The sixth round of the intra-Syria dialogue kicked off in Geneva with the participation of the Syrian Arab Republic’s delegation presided by the senior Diplomat Bashar al-Jaafari.

Syrian FM:

Syria backs de-escalation zones memorandum

DAMASCUS, May 09 (MNA) – Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Walid al-Muallem stressed that the Syrian government supports the memorandum on the creation of four de-escalation zones in Syria which was signed at the end of the fourth round of Astana talks on Syria.