Top UN Official Calls for Iran’s Participation in Geneva II Conference on Syria

TEHRAN – UN Undersecretary General Jeffrey D. Feltman underscored Iran’s vital role in the settlement of disputes in the region, and called for Tehran’s participation in the International Geneva II Peace Conference on crisis in  Syria, according to FNA.

“It is hard for me to imagine having a solution in Syria that works if Iran isn’t somehow engaged and involved in this,” Jeffrey Feltman said.

The UN official stressed the necessity of Iran’s participation in the planned Geneva II conference on the ongoing crisis in Syria, saying the international community “should be engaged with Iran” on Syria.

Late in August, Feltman discussed regional developments, specially the chaotic situation in Syria, with high-ranking Iranian officials in his visit to Tehran, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said.

 “The Visit to Tehran by the UN undersecretary general for political affairs focused on regional developments, particularly ways to find a political solution to the crisis in Syria,” Amir Abdollahian said .

He lauded the cooperation between the United Nations and Iran on developments in Syria.

Feltman described the ongoing situation in the region and particularly in Syria as dangerous, and expressed the hope the Geneva II conference would be held successfully.

M.D