Damascus, Nov 23, IRNA � Syria Prime Minister Wael al- Halaqi called Tehran-Damascus relations as strategic and hailed Iran's key role in regional stability.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Iran�s Ambassador in Damascus Mohammad Reza Rauf Sheibani.

According to SANA News Agency, al-Halaqi noted that Iran-Syria strategic ties helped the resistance pivot to foil Israel-US plots for the region.

He affirmed that Syria has stood up to terrorism thanks to the unity of its people and army which is scoring daily victories, and the support of its friendly countries.

Al-Halaqi referred to the historical relations between Syria and Iran, hailing the support provided by Iranian people and the leadership to promote the steadfastness of the Syrian people and the Syrian national economy.

In turn, Sheibani reiterated Iran's full support for Syria to achieve victory.

The meeting dealt with the economic, trade, industrial, pharmaceutical and development relations and mechanisms of enhancing them.

By IRNA