Syria reconstruction 'good opportunity' for Iranian companies

Speaking among reporters on Tuesday, Zarif referred to the reconstruction process of Syria, saying “it is a good opportunity for Iranian companies to be present in both countries; this is the need of Syria and Iraq, as well as the opportunity for Iranians to export technical and engineering services, and a win-win game for both sides.”

"Iran have had a good cooperation with Syria on economic affairs, which is needed to be expanded, given the presence that we had with the Syrian people to confront ISIL," he said. Now the reconstruction of Syria and the return of refugees helps secure the region's economy and security.

"President Trump is catching fish in troubled waters for his domestic policies," Zarif said, referring to Trump’s recent Tweet about Syria.

We know that Mr. Trump does not have a favorable personality within the United States, and unfortunately, he wants to compensate for this by acting against the Syrian people, he noted.

He added that Americans have no good record in combating extremism and terrorism, and Mr Trump has also referred to this in his previous comments.

Zarif asked Trump to step aside and let those who have confronted terrorism in Syria do their job. Astana Process is the only successful process to reduce tension in Syria, and if we do not interfere with others, we can better achieve this trend.

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