Deputy Foreign Minister of Syria Fayssal Mikdad on Sunday discussed with Carlos Martins Ceglia, Director of the Middle East Division of the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations, means of boosting the Syrian-Brazilian relations, SANA reported.
The two sides reviewed the two countries' viewpoints on various issues and the latest developments in South America and the Middle East.
Mikdad indicated to Syria's stances towards what is happening in the region and the nature of these developments, stressing the need for these developments to serve the interest of the Arab countries and the aspirations of their people.
He stressed that Syria and Brazil share joint principles represented in keenness on establishing good relations with all countries based on the independence of national decision, reciprocal respect and not to succumb to foreign dictates.
Mikdad emphasized the need for pushing the Syrian-Brazilian relations forward through implementing the agreements signed between the two countries and expanding cooperation prospects.
He pointed out that Syria is interested in holding the 3rd Summit of Arab-South American Leaders as soon as possible.
For his part, Ceglia said Brazil attaches great importance for strengthening its relations with Syria and the Arab countries at bilateral level or within the framework of the Arab-South American cooperation to build a comprehensive cooperation system and keep pace with the political and economic changes in the world.
He stressed Brazil's solidarity with the struggle of the Arab people to end Israel's occupation of the Arab territories and achieve just and comprehensive peace in the region.