TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a meeting with Syrian Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Faisal Mikdad reiterated Tehran's continued support for the Syrian people and government in their campaign on terrorism.

"Syrians are a resistant nation who have managed to leave behind critical conditions with resistance," Larijani said in the meeting in Tehran on Tuesday.

Noting that the future path is bright for the Syrian nation, he said, "We hope that the resistance front can reach tranquility and security alongisde the Syrian nation as soon as possible and they should be sure that the Islamic Republic of Iran will always support them."

Mikdad, for his part, referred to the ceasefire in Syria, and said, "We hope that the ceasefire will be the source of establishment of peace and tranquility in Syria and the Syrian people can decide their own future in full tranquility through elections."

He also appreciated the Iranian officials and people's support for the resistant Syrian people.

In relevant remarks in November, Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi hailed Tehran's support for the Damascus government and nation in their fight against the Takfiri terrorists.

"We thank the Iranian government and nation for their help to the Syrians in their fight against foreign-backed militants," Halqi said in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheibani in Damascus.

The Syrian prime minister described Tehran-Damascus relations, and said, "Iran is playing a key role in restoration of regional stability."

Halqi reiterated that Iran-Syria strategic relations helped the resistance pivot to foil the plots hatched by Israel and the US for the region.

The Iranian ambassador, for his part, reiterated Iran's full support for Syrian government and nation in their ongoing fight against Takfiri terrorists.

By Fars News Agency