President Raeisi says the comprehensive agreement on long-term strategic cooperation between Iran and Syria marks the beginning of a new chapter in their mutual ties.

Syrian PM has expressed his gratitude to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as well as the Iranian government and nation for the unflinching support for the victims of the deadly earthquake in Syria.

An official Iranian delegation has concluded its two-day visit to Syria, discussing prospects of expanding bilateral relations in various sectors with the Arab country.

The cabinet reshuffle comes almost a month after Assad, who was voted back to power with a thumping majority in May, took oath of office as the president for another seven-year term.