2024-10-05 11:26:11
Today, Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated in Damascus the importance of reaching a ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza and expressed hope that ongoing efforts in this regard will succeed.
Araghchi told reporters when he arrived in Damascus the next morning. Visit Beirut“The most important issue today is the ceasefire, especially in Lebanon and Gaza.”
“There are some initiatives in this area, there are some consultations, and we hope they will be successful,” he continued, before starting a meeting with Bassam Sabbagh, an opponent of the Syrian regime, in Damascus.
Araqchi confirmed in Beirut on Friday his country’s support for his efforts ceasefire “At the same time” in Lebanon and Gaza. “I have spoken with the Lebanese authorities and we are in contact with other countries to reach a ceasefire,” he said.
As the media widely reported the content of the meeting between Araqi and Najib Mikati, the Media Office of the Lebanese Prime Minister issued a statement today saying: “Related to the meeting between Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. News and media analysis began circulating yesterday morning.
The statement explained: “What is being circulated are only scenarios and conclusions that have no bearing on reality. The meeting was not as intense as some claimed, but quite the contrary. within the scope of diplomatic assets Followed closely. This needs clarification.
After leaving Beirut on Friday evening, Araghchi arrived in Damascus via the international airport, as it was impossible for him to travel to Syria by land from there. Blockade of border factory roads due to Israeli attacks.
The Israeli army noted that it had attacked an underground tunnel crossing the Lebanese-Syrian border, claiming Hezbollah uses it “Carry plenty of fighting tools.”
Relations between Tehran and Damascus
Araghchi, who is visiting Damascus for the first time since becoming foreign minister, said: “It is natural that we have good relations with Syria in all economic, political and cultural fields. They will be reviewed.”
“We are working hard to remove existing barriers, find new areas (of cooperation) and continue a relationship that is better than in the past,” he continued.
Araghchi called on the international community to make every effort to counter Israel’s actions in the region, saying, “The Zionist regime’s hostilities and crimes continue, which requires the international community to work together to stop these crimes.”
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