Iranian, Syrian leaders support Palestinians

Source: CCTV.com | 05-07-2009 09:47

Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have reaffirmed their support for the Palestinians during their meeting in Damascus.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad (R) and his Iran's  counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speak during a news  conference at al-Shaeb presidential palace in Damascus  May 5, 2009.REUTERS/Khaled al-Hariri

Their support sends a defiant message to the US and its Mideast allies. Assad said Iran and Syria are working together to have a stable and independent region.

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