TEHRAN – Iran and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding on Saturday on cooperation in the field of sport.

Iran's Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs Kioumars Hashemi said the MoU will serve as a basis to expand a diverse range of exchanges and relations between the two countries.

Syrian Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade Mohammad Samer al-Khalil and Hashemi signed the MoU.

It aims to exchange experts, consultants, trainers, and specialists in the field of sports, and share experiences related to the protection of sports, the organization of sports events, sports medicine and anti-doping, support and development of Zurkhaneh sports.

The agreement was signed in Tehran, capital of Tehran.