Only Syrians can decide their fate sans foreign meddling
The Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Sunday after the Syrian government led by President Bashar Assad was toppled, stressing that only the Syrian people can decide on the fate of their country.
In a statement on Sunday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the formation of an inclusive government in Syria with the participation of all components of the Syrian society.
“Achieving this goal requires an immediate end to military conflicts, preventing terrorist acts, and initiating national dialogue with the participation of all parts of Syrian society to form an inclusive government that represents all Syrian people,” the Iranian foreign ministry’s statement read.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports international mechanisms based on UN Resolution 2254 in pursuit of the political process in Syria as in the past, and continues to engage constructively with the United Nations in this regard,” the statement added.
“Relations between the two nations of Iran and Syria are long-standing and have always been friendly, and it is expected that these relations will continue with the wise and far-sighted approach of the two countries, based on common interests and benefits, and in compliance with international legal obligations.”
“Emphasizing Syria’s position as an important and influential country in the West Asian region, the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to help establish security and stability in Syria, and to this end, it will continue its consultations with all influential parties, especially in the region,” the statement further read.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran will definitely adopt appropriate approaches and positions, while closely monitoring developments in Syria and the region and taking into account the behavior and actions of influential actors in the Syrian political and security scene,” the foreign ministry concluded.
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