TEHRAN (Iran News) “Decisions about Syria’s future are related to the Syrian people, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will regulate its relations with any governing system emerging from the collective will of the [Syrian] people, on the basis of mutual respect and interests, and in accordance with international law,” Araghchi said on Sunday.

The top diplomat made the comments in a decree he issued to appoint Mohammad Reza Ra’ouf Sheibani as his special representative for Syria’s affairs.

“Syria is an important country in the West Asia region. Being aware of the importance of tranquility and stability in this country and its effect on regional peace and security, the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasizes the necessity of maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity and respecting the Syrian people’s will to decide their own fate without foreign interference and presence,” the Iranian foreign minister further said.

He also noted that security and stability in the region will be achieved only through cooperation and common understanding among regional countries, and that the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to maintain friendly ties with all neighboring and Islamic countries.

The top diplomat urged his new representative to negotiate with all relevant parties, including friendly countries in the region, to fulfill the assigned responsibilities and regularly report to the foreign minister.

Syria is in a transition period after the government of Bashar al-Assad fell on December 8, 2024. His government fell following a lightning offensive by armed groups led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that took control of major Syrian cities including the capital Damascus, which was the seat of Assad’s government.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Araghchi, who is currently in Qatar for the Doha Forum 2024, addressed the reporters on Saturday, saying, “The Doha Forum is an annual conference held in Doha, attracting a diverse group of politicians, economists, media representatives, and others, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss various issues.”

The top Iranian diplomat highlighted that the Doha Forum is a good opportunity to meet with foreign ministers, adding that the meeting began with the topic of journalists who were attacked by the Zionist regime in Gaza and Lebanon.

Araghchi also mentioned, “Following this meeting, I had a very direct and candid conversation with the Turkish foreign minister and engaged in a relatively extensive discussion with the Emir of Qatar. Both conversations concentrated on the developments in Syria and how to support the Syrian people best while maintaining the territorial integrity of this Arab country.”

He stated, “We are currently at a stage where everyone is exchanging views and engaging in consultations, and it is still too early to make a decision. Developments in the region are occurring rapidly, and we are witnessing a fluid situation. Naturally, we continue to support both the Syrian people and the government. This is a political campaign in which we must play a role.”

Araghchi concluded, “In Baghdad, we also held a trilateral meeting involving Iran, Iraq, and Syria, which was a new initiative. There was a strong emphasis on the need to support the Syrian government, the Syrian people, plus the territorial integrity and unity of the country, as well as to prevent it from falling into the hands of terrorist groups.”

He emphasized, “There are shared concerns among the countries in the region regarding the developments in Syria.”

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