Syrian Deputy FM Faisal Mekdad who arrived in Tehran Sunday night heading a political delegation is scheduled to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif today.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has appointed Faisal Mekdad as new foreign minister, replacing Walid al-Moallem who died almost one week ago, according to a statement by the presidency.
Syria is now more powerful than ever, says Ali Akbar Velayati, top advisor for international affairs to Iran's Supreme Leader.
