Damascus says defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran have discussed the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Arab country.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus and met President Assad the two countries move to restore diplomatic ties.

The Chinese president has held talks with Russian president in Moscow. 

Here are Press TV’s latest top stories, 16:00 GMT on March 19, 2023

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree in the Chinese capital of Beijing to restore their diplomatic relations seven years after they were severed over several issues.

Tunisia has said that it aims to resume diplomatic ties with Syria after a ten-year interval.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman warns that any normalization of relations between some Arab governments and the regime in Israel will not contribute to stability and security in the region.

Analyses and expert opinions suggest Germany will suffer most from limits on business ties with Iran.

"Relations maintained between China and Russia are firm as a monolith."

The North Korean leader says he and Xi will shape a “more beautiful future” for bilateral relations.