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India and Syria enjoy friendly political relations based on historic and civilizational links. Both countries have a secular, nationalist and developmental orientation, share similar perceptions on many international and regional issues and are a member of NAM. India’s traditional support for just Arab causes notably the Palestinian cause and for the return of the occupied Golan Heights to Syria is appreciated by the Syrians. Mahatma Gandhi, Tagore, Nehru and Indira Gandhi are remembered with great respect.
There have been regular bilateral exchanges at the highest levels since the establishment of diplomatic ties. In recent past, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Syria in November 2003, during which 9 agreements in diverse fields were signed. President Bashar Al-Assad (PBA) paid a state visit to India from June 17-21, 2008. BIPPA, DTAA and a Work Plan on Cooperation in Agriculture were concluded during the visit. In the first Presidential visit from India to Syria, Preside
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