Talking to reporters at his weekly press convention in Tehran on Monday, Baqaei affirmed Iran’s “clear” stance on the newest developments in Syria after the autumn of al-Assad and stated Tehran has all the time emphasised that it respects the Syrian folks’s selections.
He pressured that each one regional international locations must also respect the choices being made by the Syrian folks.
The spokesman stated upkeep of Syria’s integrity and territorial integrity is vital for Iran and the entire area “whereas now we have expressed widespread considerations.”
“Syria should be capable to make selections about its personal future and future with out damaging interference of regional or worldwide events. It should not grow to be a spot for the expansion of terrorism and violent extremism in any respect,” Baqaei famous.
As Iranian International Minister Abbas Araqchi introduced, stability, peace and prevention of any chaos in Syria can be helpful for Iran and all the area, he continued.
The spokesperson stated Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani is scheduled to go to Tehran on the invitation of President Masoud Pezeshkian in keeping with diplomatic interactions between the 2 international locations.
The Iraqi premier and Iranian president will focus on methods to advertise mutual relations in numerous fields and the implementation of the agreements beforehand signed by the 2 international locations, he added.
“The developments within the area, particularly in Syria, will certainly be among the many matters on the agenda of this journey given their significance and sensitivity,” Baqaei defined.
In response to a query about attainable negotiations between Iran and the USA, Baqaei stated Tehran has by no means left the negotiating desk and all the time believes in dialogue.
He added that Iran is prepared for “dignified” negotiations to take away sanctions and allay considerations of the edges in regards to the nation’s nuclear program and emphasised, “That is Iran’s mounted stance.”
Baqaei, nevertheless, famous that extra selections needs to be made on this regard primarily based on the alternative aspect’s strategy and efficiency.