Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq Dr. Barham Saleh has stressed depth of the relations between Syria and Iraq and his keenness to deepen inter-ties between the two countries in all fields.

" This visit comes at a very important conditions for Iraq and the Syrian-Iraqi relations," Saleh told SANA reporter upon arrival in Damascus on Saturday evening for a three-day visit to Syria.

He affirmed that the two brotherly countries are linked by many joint interests, expressing hope that the joint efforts will enhance these relations and upgrade them for the better.

Saleh and the accompanying delegation were received at Damascus International Airport by Deputy Premier for Economic Affairs Abdullah al-Dardari, Minister of Economy and Trade Amer Hosni Lutfi, Interior Minister Gen. Bassam Abdul Majid and the Iraqi embassy charge d'affaires in Damascus as well as the embassy staff.