Both countries have now agreed to upgrade security consultations that include sharing of intelligence and screening programme for Indians travelling to Syria and its neighbourhood. "As a growing power, India has a role to play in meeting the challenge of terrorism," sources quoted Assad as saying. Assad also invited India to play an active role in the reconstruction of the Syrian economy. Both leaders agreed that, as secular nations, India and Syria believe in faith equality. India and Syria also revisited a host of long-pending developmental projects, including the $320-million Tishreen power project, overseen by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).

Source: dna August 22, 2016 00:56 UTC