Iran in no rush to establish ties with new Syrian government
ran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no intention to establish contacts with Syria’s new rulers until they ensure security in the Arab country.
“Iran is not engaging with the current Syrian government. We have no contacts and we are not in a hurry to establish relations. At the same time, we are not taking any measures against it, the Iranian foreign minister said in an interview with Russia Today.
“We are just waiting for them to complete their work to ensure security, stability and to establish an inclusive legitimate government that includes all ethnic groups,” the Iranian foreign minister said.
Araghchi paid a two-day visit to Russia on Thursday and Friday, during which he held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Araghchi said that the issue of Syria was raised during his meeting with Lavrov.
Both Iran and Russia are extremely concerned about the situation in Syria, Araghchi added.
Tehran and Moscow were the main allies of the former Syrian government during nearly a decade of war with the foreign-backed terrorists.