Iran’s Foreign Ministry statement regarding developments in Syria

According to Pars Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement on Sunday following the recent developments in Syria that led to the fall of the country's government.

Full text of the statement:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, considering the recent developments in Syria, while recalling Iran's principled position of respecting the unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, emphasizes that determining the fate and making decisions about the future of Syria is solely the responsibility of the people of that country, without any destructive interference or external imposition.

Achieving this goal requires an end to military conflicts as soon as possible, preventing terrorist acts, and starting national dialogue with the participation of all segments of Syrian society to form an inclusive government that represents all the people of Syria.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has supported and will continue to support international mechanisms, centered on UN Resolution 2254, to pursue the political process in Syria, as it has in the past, and will continue to engage in constructive interaction with the United Nations in this regard.

In this situation, where Syria is going through a critical period in its history, ensuring the security of all Syrian citizens and nationals of other countries, as well as preserving the dignity of religious holy sites and protecting diplomatic and consular premises in accordance with international law, is very important.

The relations between the two nations of Iran and Syria have a long history and have always been friendly, and it is expected that these relations will continue with a wise and far-sighted approach by both countries, based on common interests and mutual commitments to international law.

The Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing Syria's position as an important and influential country in the West Asia region, will not spare any effort to help establish security and stability in Syria, and to this end, will continue its consultations with all effective parties, especially in the region.

It is obvious that the Islamic Republic of Iran, while closely monitoring the developments in Syria and the region, and considering the behavior and performance of influential actors in the Syrian political and security scene, will adopt appropriate approaches and positions.

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