Iran Condemns Some Countries’ Continued Support to Terrorism in Syria

Iranian Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi on Tuesday condemned the stances of some countries over continuing support to terrorism in Syria.

During his meeting with Syria’s Ambassador to Iran, Dr. Adnan Mahmoud, Rahimi held these countries responsible for the bloodshed in the country.

He reiterated Iran’s support to Syria in the face of its enemies, noting that the terrorists and their backers will fail.

Rahimi expressed his country’s rejection of all forms of foreign interference in Syria’s affairs and the policies of dictations adopted by western countries against Syria.

For his part, Ambassador Mahmoud expressed appreciation for Iran’s stances in support of Syria, pointing out to the necessity of doubling efforts to enhance the economic relations as to overcome the impacts of the economic war waged against the two countries.

Mahmoud stressed the importance of expanding economic cooperation and commercial exchange between the two countries.

Mehmanparast Stresses Importance of Holding Dialogue in Syria

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast stressed the need to hold national dialogue to solve the crisis in Syria.

On the sidelines of the public diplomacy forum held on Tuesday in Tehran, Mehmanparast expressed his countries’ readiness to help in holding dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition.

“The national dialogue is a positive and constructive step… We will spare no effort to utilize Iran’s capabilities to achieve it,” he said.