Amirabdollahian is in Syria's Latakia in order to inspect quake-stricken areas of this city.

He said that the Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have been providing aid to the Syrian people since the earthquake hit Syria.

FM Amirabdollahian, who is visiting Syria, landed in Latakia on Thursday, which is located on the Mediterranean coast.

The Iranian minister was welcomed by local officials upon his arrival at the Latakia Airport.

Prior to this, Amirabdollahian had visited the quake-stricken areas of the Turkish city of Adiyaman.

Amirabdollahian had met and discussed with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu and the two sides participated in a joint press conference.