Syrian-Iranian relations highlighted

Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani has praised Syrian - Iranian relations. He said, "These relations are an example to be followed for Iran's relations with Arab and Islamic states."

In a statement to the Kuwaiti daily al-Anba issued on Wednesday, Shamakhani added that Syrian - Iranian relations have been stabilized. He said that Syria has always been "Iran's strategic ally," adding that all agreements signed between the two countries had resulted in a good impact on the Arab and Islamic world.