Iranian FM arrives in Damascus today

Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi is to arrive in Damascus today for a short visit to Syria that will last for several hours, marking the beginning of his tour which will also cover Lebanon and Jordan.

Kharazi will discuss in Damascus with his Syrian counterpart, Farouk al-Sharaa, recent developments in the region, Iranian-Arab relations and means of strengthening Syrian-Iranian relations. Following his talks in Damascus Kharazi will head for Beirut for a two-day visit. He will on Saturday leave from Beirut to Amman, MENA reported.