Iran can meet some domestic needs through Syria: ambassador

Hossein Akbari, Iran’s Ambassador to Damascus, asserts that Tehran can fulfill certain internal requirements via cooperation with Damascus. The ambassador underscores Syria’s pivotal role as a strategic ally across multiple spheres including politics, security, military, and economics.

Akbari highlights Syria’s potential in trade and economy, noting that economic collaboration became a focal point following President Raisi’s visit to Syria in early May.
During this visit, at the official invitation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the two nations inked 14 memorandums of cooperation spanning various sectors.

The close political alignment between Iran and Syria lays a strong foundation for bolstering economic ties, further solidifying their strategic partnership.
Iran’s robust mining sector presents a promising opportunity for Syria, which has faced significant material shortages in the aftermath of years of civil conflict.
Additionally, Iran’s technological prowess can contribute significantly to Syria’s reconstruction efforts.

Furthermore, Syria’s unique geopolitical position at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa positions it as a potential gateway for Iran to access markets across these continents.
The restoration of Syria, with Iran playing a leading role, has the potential to deepen the collaboration between these strategic allies, enhancing economic, military, and security cooperation.
Ambassador Akbari also addressed the pressure on resistance countries and the impact of sanctions on Syria.

In conclusion, he emphasized that Tehran can satisfy some of its domestic needs through cooperation with Syria, underscoring Syria’s historical capacity to meet its own requirements before the onset of conflict.