Syria stresses resolve to continue fighting terrorism

Syria's Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem said Wednesday that his

government will continue to fight terrorism "relentlessly," according to

state news agency SANA.

Al-Moallem made the remarks during his meeting with the visiting

Iranian Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein

Jaberi Ansari, during which the minister expressed Syria's gratitude to

Iran's support to Syria in all fields.

Ansari stressed that Iran will continue to support Syria on all

levels and in the battle on terror in order to reach a solution to the

long-standing crisis without foreign intervention.

The Iranian official also highlighted the importance of the

coordination between Syria, Iran, and Russia to reach the hoped-for

political solution in Syria.

Iran has emerged as a main regional backer of the Syrian government,

with military advisors and Shiite fighters aiding the Syrian army in the

fight against the rebels.