Iran president calls for dialogue among all Syrians to reach consensus

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said opposing factions in Syria must start negotiations and dialogue to reach a consensus about the country's political leadership after militants took control of Damascus.

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Date: 09 December 2024 - 08:55

TABNAK, Dec 09: His remarks came after the fall of the Syrian government after militant groups led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed Damascus.

“This is the Syrian people who should make decisions about the country’s future and its political system,” Pezeshkian said.

He stressed the importance of maintaining unity and protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity in Syria.

He expressed hope that military conflicts and violence would end in Syria as soon as possible “so that the Syrian people will be able to decide their own destiny in a calm atmosphere free from any violence, anxiety or destructive external intervention.”

It is necessary to ensure the security of all Syrian citizens and foreign nationals and protect holy sites and diplomatic and consular premises as per international law, Pezeshkian said.

He added that Iran would continue its diplomatic consultations with all the parties involved and the United Nations to help stabilize the situation in Syria and establish stability and security in the region.

The Iranian president strongly condemned Israel’s aggression against Syrian territory and called on all parties in the Arab country and neighboring nations to remain vigilant against the regime's exploitation of the situation to further its expansionist and illegal goals.

In a statement earlier on Sunday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said only the Syrian people can make decisions about the country’s fate without any “destructive” foreign meddling.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitors developments in Syria and the region and will adopt appropriate approaches and positions while taking into account the behavior and performance of influential players in the Syrian political and security scene,” it said.