TEHRAN,(ST)_ Iran Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi stressed his country ‘s principled stand towards the crisis in Syria, based on supporting political and peaceful means as the only way to resolve the crisis , adding that the continued status quo threatens other countries.
Salehi said while receiving a copy of the credentials of the new Lebanese Ambassador Fadi Al Haj Ali on Saturday that Iran strongly opposes foreign interference in the Syrian internal affairs and supporting armed terrorist groups , adding that the Syrian people are to decide their country ‘s political fate in the context of the national interest .
Concerning Lebanese- Iranian relations Salehi indicated the broad prospects for the development of bilateral relations, especially in economic, commercial, cultural and scientific areas, noting Iran ‘s support to Lebanon ‘s unity and the good relations it enjoys with all Lebanese parties and political spectrum besides pursuing a principled policy in supporting the Lebanese resistance.
For his part, the Lebanese Ambassador praised the support provided by Iran to the Lebanese government and people in various stages , noting Iran ‘s key and vital role in the region.
T. Fateh