Syrian-Iranian ties distinguished: speaker of the parliament

Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Consultative Council Ghulam Ali Haddad Adel on Sunday underlined that Syrian-Iranian relations are distinguished and deeply- rooted, adding that his meeting with President Bashar al-Assad has embodied the characteristics of these relations.

Haddad Adel, in a joint press conference with Speaker of the Syrian People's Assembly Mahmoud al-Abrash, referred to the importance of the role played by parliaments in reflecting peoples' will.

Al-Abrash, for his part, stressed the deeply-rooted bilateral relations based on a historical understanding and friendship.

"The relations come in the framework of both countries' political directives to achieve regional and international peace and stability, reject occupation and logic of power, aggression and dominance, policy of blackmail and pressure some parties try to impose," al-Abrash added.

"While we are seeking to find a clear definition of terrorism and its reasons, some parties try to define terror according to its interpretation," Speaker of the People's Assembly said.

He noted to Israel's practices of systemized state terrorism and its disregard to international decisions that call for achieving the just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Al-Abrash stressed the significance of bilateral coordination at international circles, noting to the role of the Iranian Consultative Council in boosting dialogue, understanding and rapprochement in the interest of both peoples.

Later, Adel described his visit to Syria as positive and a reflection of the deeply-rooted relations between both countries. Adel, wrapping up a two-day visit along with an accompanying delegation to Damascus, renewed his country's support to Syria's causes regarding the situation in the region. Al-Abrash, who was present at Damascus International Airport to see off his guest, said that this visit comes in the framework of mutual visits between the two countries to discuss joint cooperation.