Political solution only way to save Syria out of crisis: says Jalili

Tehran(ST)-Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has stated that political solution is the only way to save Syria out of crisis.

Jalili made the comment during a meeting with Haytham Manna, the vice chairman of Syria’s National Coordination Committee opposition group on Sunday,according to Press T.V.
He said countries, which cause problems for Syria to achieve democracy, are part of the problem themselves.

He reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is against any violence.

Earlier in the day, Manna met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who said the second round of the Syria National Dialogue meeting is planned to be held in Tehran.

“The second round of the meeting of Syrian groups, and national and popular figures will be held with the participation of representatives from the Syrian government,” Amir-Abdollahian said.

Amir-Abdollahian condemned the foreign-backed terrorists groups in operations in Syria. saying the continued militancy has only inflicted destruction and damage on the country’s infrastructure, while increasing human casualties.

For his part, Manaa said that Iran’s efforts regarding Syria are valuable and that they come within the framework of supporting the recomendaitons of the UN Envoy, the quartet and the recent national dialogue meetings held in Tehran.

Manaa also talked about the National Coordination Committee’s viewpoints regarding solving problems in Syria on various levels.

M.D