Iran’s Foreign Minister, Syria’s Deputy FM meet on fringes of UNGA

Syria’s newly-appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh, who heads the Syrian delegation taking part at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in New York on Thursday.

Syria’s newly-appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Bassam al-Sabbagh, who heads the Syrian delegation taking part at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session, met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in New York on Thursday.

During the meeting, Amirabdollahian referred to his good talks with the Syrian President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister during his recent visit to Damascus, saying, “Fortunately, consultations and cooperation between the two countries continue at the highest level.”

The Iranian foreign minister stressed that all parties should support the consolidation of stability and security in Syria and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.

He said Iran will continue its principled policies in supporting the Syrian government and nation in the international arena, including at the United Nations.

Bassam al-Sabbagh, in turn, expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation between Iran and Syria in international assemblies, including the UN, and said, “Unfortunately, some Western countries take advantage of international forums and mechanisms for their own political goals.”

The Syrian deputy foreign minister stated that the US sanctions are one of the most significant reasons for the increase in the hardships of the Syrian people and said although the Syrian government is doing its utmost to reduce the sufferings of the people, the Syrian people suffer the most from the embargos.

During the meeting, they also exchanged views over the latest developments in Syria.