Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says in the light of sincere cooperation and historic resistance of Iran and Syria, a new global and regional order is being established to the benefit of free and independent nations.

The Iranian president made the remarks in a congratulatory message addressed to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Syria’s Evacuation Day.

He expressed hope that the two countries will combine efforts and tap into the existing potential to ensure peace and stability in the region.

Earlier this year, Raisi described Iran as a true friend of Syria, promising that the Islamic Republic will stand by the Syrian people in the same way that it helped them fight against terrorism during years of war in the Arab country.

Relations between Iran and Syria are strategic as they are based upon common beliefs and the spirit of resistance demonstrated by their peoples, the Iranian president said in a meeting with Syrian Defense Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas in Tehran on January 24.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is a true friend of the Syrian nation, because in the same way that it (Iran) stood by the Syrian nation and government in the era of resistance against terrorism, it is also ready to stand by them during the reconstruction period by strengthening economic cooperation in all fields,” the president stated at the time.