Jan 8, 2014, 8:03 AM

Precondition for Syria talks meaningless: Zarif

Precondition for Syria talks meaningless: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 8 (MNA) – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif has said any preconditions for Tehran’s presence in the upcoming international talks on Syria crisis will be meaningless.

According to Press TV in a meeting with visiting Syrian Deputy FM in Tehran on Tuesday Zarif said “the role and influence of Iran as an important and effective part in the settlement of regional problems including the Syria issue are clear to all; and based on its principled stance, Iran will spare no effort to solve the crisis in Syria."

"However, we once again emphasize that Iran will never accept any precondition for its presence in the Geneva II conference and in case of an official call to help resolve the crisis, we are prepared to officially and fully attend the meeting,” the Iranian minister asserted.

“The ongoing events in Syria are a big and decisive test for stability and security across the region. Confronting the wave of terrorism and extremism require cooperation and convergence among all countries,” he stated.

Syrian Deputy FM said that Iran must be a part of any international bid aimed at resolving Syria crisis, particularly the Geneva II conference.

In a statement on Monday, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reiterated his support for Iran’s participation in the upcoming Geneva II conference, slated to open on January 22.

MNA
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