Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Moallem on Monday met in Iran with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to explain his country’s position regarding reports of peace negotiations between Damascus and Yerushalayim.

Iranian officials have expressed disapproval of reports of contacts between Israel and Syria, rejecting any efforts by Syria to reach a deal with Israel. Iran rejects the ongoing talks and is pressuring Damascus to cut off the process.

Moallem assured the Iranian leader that his country will emerge with the upper hand and there is no need for concern.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)