TEHRAN, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that the country's private sector is ready for Syria's reconstruction after the eight-year war, official IRNA news agency reported.
Iranian companies are prepared for economic interaction with Syria in the reconstruction period of the country, Zarif made the remarks in a meeting with his visiting Syrian counterpart Walid Muallem.
Zarif urged the convergence and cooperation of the regional states against the enemies' plots, saying Israel does not favor tranquility and stability in Syria and the region.
For his part, Muallem commended Iran for supporting Syria against terrorism, saying Syria's recent victories against terrorists also belong to Iran and other allies of Damascus.
Muallem also briefed Zarif on the latest developments in Syria and the ongoing process for the political settlement of conflicts in his country.
Muallem arrived in the capital Tehran on Tuesday to discuss Tehran-Damascus ties and the latest political developments in Syria.
His visit to Tehran comes ahead of an upcoming summit of Iran, Russia and Turkey in Russia's Sochi as part of the Astana peace process over Syria.
