In an official statement published on Syria 's state-run Sana news agency , President Bashar al-Assad said that he and his Turkish counterpart `` stressed the importance of continuing work and coordination by the two countries through high-level transparent dialogue . '' Tehran and Ankara ink a pact Sunday to spur trade between the two . The deal will allow Iran to export its oil in exchange for Turkish lira notes that are worth about $450 million at current rates. A Turkish minister says the trade deal should help both nations ' economies . Also Sunday , Turkey 's premier met with the president of Syria , reports say .
Tehran and Ankara ink a pact Sunday to spur trade between the two . The deal will allow Iran to export its oil in exchange for Turkish lira notes that are worth about $450 million at current rates. A Turkish minister says the trade deal should help both nations ' economies . Also Sunday , Turkey 's premier met with the president of Syria , reports say .