Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the present war in Syria has resulted in strengthening of friendly relations between Damascus and Tehran.

It resulted in making the two brotherly nations stand by each other, al-Assad said here onTuesday in a meeting with visiting Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli.

He further appreciated the help and support extended by Islamic Republic of Iran to the Syrian nations' resistance.

For his part, the Iranian minister underlined that senior Iranian officials are willing to support the Syrian nation and government.

Heading a delegation, the Iranian interior minister arrived in Damascus on Monday morning.

Rahmani Fazli's Damascus visit is taking place at the invitation of his Syrian counterpart.

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