Damascus, Oct 7 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Asad said that Iran and Turkey support Syria\'s position more than the Arab countries do.

In an interview with the Kuwaiti daily \'Al-Anba\', which was published on Saturday, President Asad added that Syria\'s outstanding ties with Iran and Turkey is because of the common stance and constant exchange of views among the three countries on issues such as Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq and terrorism.

Although the three neighboring countries have differences on some details, they make unanimous decision on important issues.

Asked about the reason for giving priority to Iran and Turkey rather than Arab countries, he noted, \"We ask the same question, and believe that the problem lies in the political stance of certain Arab states.\"

Pointing to existing problems in relations with Arab countries, he pointed out that the ties are not on a government-to-government basis but are based on personal relations. \"Although, personal ties are important, they cannot substitute official relations,\" he stated.

Refuting the allegation that Lebanon\'s Hizbollah is fighting Israel on behalf of Iran and Syria, the president stated this is irrational since nobody who is ready to sacrifice himself/herself in favor of others.

\"Iran is the main target of US policy in the Middle East, therefore, Washington attempts to raise such accusations in order to drive a wedge between Iran and the Arab countries by playing the \'Arab and non-Arab\' card as was the case during the eight-year Iran-Iraq war.

\"Iranians are Persians but there is no obstacle to supporting Palestinians\' legitimate objectives. Iranians have continuously endorsed Syrian views and have never adopted a stance against us. Iran has not fomented Lebanon-Israel tension to destroy the country.\" Pointing to Syrian response to every foreign aggression against an Arab country, he said that respecting Arab Joint Defense Accord, Arab countries should intervene in such dispute and support the country which on which aggression is committed.

Asked about Iran\'s interference in Iraq\'s internal affairs, he stressed that there is no doubt, Iran has a positive impact on the neighboring country, but its support for a united Iraq should not be considered as interference.

Iraqi parties call on Iran to play a key role in the
reconstruction of Iraq and underline expansion of bilateral ties, he added.

\"Some Lebanese parties seek Syria\'s support and view, and we can not tell them that we should not have any influence over on Lebanon,\" he concluded.