Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces in Damascus, Major General Mohammad Baqeri.
Baqeri congratulated President Assad on the country’s recent achievements in its fight against terrorism.
Assad expressed his gratitude to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as well as the Iranian government and nation for their support for Syria in its campaign against terrorism.
Heading a high-ranking delegation, Major General Baqeri left Tehran for Damascus on Tuesday to meet with Syrian officials to discuss ways to boost defensive and military cooperation between Iran and Syria, among other issues, PressTV reported.
He has met with his Syrian counterpart, General Ali Abdullah Ayoub, and is planned to sit down with Defense Minister Major General Fahd Jassem al-Freij as well.
