Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi made a landmark working trip to Syria, marking his first visit to the country in thirteen years. The visit signals a renewed push to deepen bilateral ties at a moment when regional collaboration is a priority for both nations. The report comes from the Syrian official press channels, which highlighted the significance of this high-level engagement for diplomacy and practical cooperation between Tehran and Damascus.
The Iranian president was accompanied by a substantial delegation that underscored the breadth of the relationship. Among the senior officials traveling with him were Foreign Minister Hussein Amirabdollahian, Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, and Oil Minister Javad Ouji. Their presence reflects a coordinated approach to security, energy, and economic issues, with the delegation seen as a visible sign of Tehran’s commitment to aligning its policy instruments with Syria’s development and strategic goals. The accompanying ministers are expected to engage their Syrian counterparts on a range of practical matters, from energy projects to regional infrastructure and security coordination, illustrating a comprehensive, government-wide effort to advance mutual interests within the framework of long-standing bilateral ties. This level of representation also signals the intention to push forward on a robust agenda that can translate into tangible agreements and joint projects, as noted by official statements in Damascus. [Source: Syrian Arab News Agency]
According to Ali Bahadori Jahromi, who oversees the Iranian government’s press service, Raisi’s conversations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were set to emphasize economic and trade cooperation. The officials suggested that a substantial package of documents would be signed or advanced during the discussions, encompassing a wide array of mechanisms to facilitate commerce, investment, and practical collaboration between the two economies. Analysts view this as part of a broader strategy to secure stable and diversified economic ties in a region that has seen shifting alliances, with both countries seeking to strengthen their domestic industries by leveraging cross-border opportunities and shared development priorities. The anticipated agreements could cover sectors such as energy, transit corridors, manufacturing cooperation, and knowledge exchange, all aimed at accelerating growth and enhancing regional resilience. [Source: Syrian Arab News Agency]
Separately, during a separate regional outreach, former Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced that a high-stakes meeting on the Syrian settlement would take place on May 10, bringing together the foreign ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria, and Iran. Çavuşoğlu indicated that Moscow has received proposals described as historical, which could form the basis for substantive discussions at the talks. This quartet gathering is watched closely by international observers, who see it as a potential inflection point for negotiations, confidence-building measures, and steps toward stabilizing multiple evolving dynamics in the region. The emphasis is likely to be on concrete confidence-building arrangements, verification mechanisms, and a pathway to political arrangements that reflect the interests of the involved states while maintaining regional security and humanitarian considerations. [Source: Turkish Foreign Ministry and regional press]