IRNA -- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in a message congratulated his Syrian counterpart Hadiyeh Khalaf Abbas on the occasion of National Day in that country.
 
Larijani underlined the continuation of brotherly relations between the two countries, and expressed the hope that by efforts of the two parliaments, the relations could be strengthened and deepened between the two nations.

Larijani wished health and success for Ms. Abbas, victory and honor for the Syrian nation and government.