Iran renews its support for Syria’s demands regarding the withdrawal of illegal foreign forces from its territory
On August 23rd, Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Erwani, reaffirmed his country’s support for the just demands of the Syrian government regarding the withdrawal of all illegal foreign military forces from its territory.
“Terrorism still poses a threat to Syria and the region, and is located in areas outside the control of the Syrian government,” the Iranian news agency, IRNA, quoted Erwani as saying during the meeting of the UN Security Council held to discuss developments in Syria.
Erwani pointed out that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria is always threatened due to the occupation of some areas by illegal foreign forces, the Zionist aggression and the crimes of terrorist organizations there, which increases the suffering of the Syrian people, in addition to the inhumane and illegal.
Erwani welcomed the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, and his contacts with all parties.
Erwanire affirmed his country’s position in support of Syria’s active and growing presence in the region, as well as its diplomatic relations at the regional and international levels.
Erwani stressed that his country is determined to continue cooperation with its partners and make efforts aimed at consolidating normal and sustainable relations that serve stability in Syria.
On the 30th of last June, Ambassador Erwani confirmed that the illegal presence of foreign military forces, including the American forces, in Syria is a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and the international laws, and it is illegal and constitutes the main source of insecurity in Syria.
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