Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and the two sides discussed several issues and challenges facing the region including terrorism following the appearance of this phenomenon as well as guidelines for a political resolution to the Syrian crisis.
During the meeting Abdollahian stressed Iran's commitment to support Syria in the fight against terrorism and in confronting interference of foreign countries as well as supporting peace and stability in Syria.
“We regard Mr. Bashar al-Assad as part of the solution in Syria and he is part of any political solution in the future of Syria,” said Amir-Abdollahian after the meeting adding that, “any solution to the crisis in Syria should be based on the Syrian people’s demand.”
Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad also appreciated Iran’s efforts for solving the Syrian crisis and said that, “the Syrian people trust and believe in Iran’s role in supporting the nations in the region.”
He emphasized that Iran supports peace and stability in the region, saying, “the fight against terrorists in the region and in Syria is important for Iran and we believe that all of us should help Syria which is fighting against this dangerous phenomenon and within this framework.”
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