Iran sends new ambassador to Syria

Iran sent Mohammad Reza Sheibani as its new envoy to Damascus, FNA reported. Upon arrival at Damascus Airport, Sheibani who formerly served as Iran's Ambassador to Lebanon, said he would do whatever within his capabilities and possibilities to reinvigorate the ties between the two Muslim allies.

"Relations between the two countries have always been special, and they grew stronger after the Islamic Revolution in Iran... My mission in Syria aims to strengthen the good bilateral ties, and we shall work with officials in both Iran and Syria to overcome the difficulties and challenges that Syria faces," the Iranian envoy said.

"Soon, I will be meeting with Syrian officials to hear their views on the current situation in Syria. I will also convey to them the perspectives of Iranian officials on the crisis. Besides, I intend to meet with members of the Syrian Civil Society and other influential parties," the Iranian diplomat added.

Sheibani reiterated Tehran's support for the reforms promised by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying that he is also scheduled to meet with all parties involved in the ongoing deadlock in Syria in order to find a way out of the crisis.


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