Speaker: Iran to continue support for Syrian nation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with Syrian Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faisal Mikdad reiterated Tehran's continued support for the Syrian people and government in their campaign on terrorism.

"Syrians are a resistant nation who have managed to leave behind critical conditions with resistance," Larijani said in the meeting in Tehran on Tuesday.

Noting that the future path is bright for the Syrian nation, he said, "We hope that the resistance front can reach tranquility and security alongside the Syrian nation as soon as possible and they should be sure that the Islamic Republic of Iran will always support them."

Mikdad, for his part, referred to the ceasefire in Syria, and said, "We hope that the ceasefire will be the source of establishment of peace and tranquility in Syria and the Syrian people can decide their own future in full tranquility through elections." He also appreciated the Iranian officials and people's support for the resistant Syrian people.

In relevant remarks in November, Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi hailed Tehran's support for the Damascus government and nation in their fight against the Takfiri terrorists.

EA