Syrian defense minister to visit Iran

Originally published June 10, 2006

Deputy Commander of Syria's Armed Forces and Defense Minister Lieutenant General Hassan Ali Turkmani is scheduled to visit Iran at the head of a high-ranking defense delegation.

His official four-day visit starting Monday will take place in response to the invitation of Defense Minister General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar. Turkmani will confer with high-ranking Iranian defense and political officials on bilateral ties as well as the latest regional and international developments.

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