Iran top commander arrives in Syria for bilateral talks

The Iranian general was welcomed by the Syrian army high-ranking officials upon arrival at Damascus international airport.

Baqeri is scheduled to meet his Syrian counterpart General Ali Abdullah Ayyoub on Wednesday.

He will also confer with the Syrian Defense Minister Fahd Jassem al-Freij during the trip.

The Iranian top general is expected to confer with Syrian officials on two countries' military and defense cooperation as well as fighting terrorism.

Translator: Hamdollah Emadi Heydari

Editor: Hamid Shamlou

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