Tehran, June 23, IRNA - Head of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali-Akbar Velayati said here on Tuesday that Iran and Syria enjoy brotherly and historical relations.

Velayati made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Syrian Interior Minister Major General Muhammad Ibrahim Al-Sha'ar.

'The relationship between Iraq and Syria, with a long history of civilization, is exemplary,' he said, reiterating that 'what is done today and will be continued until next week is a major development in regional relations of Iran, Iraq and Syria'.

Al-Sha'ar, for his part, voiced his willingness to convey the warm greetings of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iranian nation and officials.

'Iran has always stood by Syria,' he said, reiterating that Damascus and Tehran are fighting against terrorism in one trench in the region.

Al-Sha'ar also wished Supreme Leader good health.

Syrian interior minister arrived in Tehran on Sunday. He met with his Iranian counterpart Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli in Tehran on Monday.

During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed regional developments and explored ways of expanding mutual relations. They also focused on the need to fight terrorist groups.

They also signed an agreement on mutual cooperation in security and police areas.

By IRNA