Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has departed for Turkiye following talks in Syria over the ongoing activities by terrorist groups there, IRNA reports.
Araghchi left the Syrian capital on Sunday night, after negotiations with President Bashar al-Assad.
The Iranian foreign minister arrived in Damascus earlier on Sunday at the start of his regional tour that focuses on the ongoing events in Syria.
During talks with President Assad, Araghchi conveyed Iran’s message of support for Syria in its fight against terrorist groups.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting with President Bashar Assad, Abbas Araghchi said that "I had a useful, frank, and friendly meeting with the Syrian President," Mehr reports.
"The current situation in the region and Syria was discussed," he also said, adding that "It is natural that the conditions are difficult, but the courage and spirit of the Syrian President were admirable."
"Terrorist groups think that there is new era and they can carry out activities, but they will be confronted," the top Iranian diplomat told reporters.
