Supporting security and stability in Syria and Iraq is a major priority for Iran

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[size=52]Supporting security and stability in Syria and Iraq is a major priority for Iran[/size]

[size=45][You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani considered supporting security and stability in neighboring countries and the region, including Syria and Iraq, a basic priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran.[/size]
[size=45]Supporting security and stability in Syria and Iraq is a major priority for Iran.
Kanaani said in his weekly press conference on Monday, in response to a question about the unrest in the city of Kirkuk and Syrian issues, and helping Iran in resolving crises: Supporting stability and security in neighboring countries, including Iraq and Syria, is a basic priority for Iran. . Any state of instability in the region in any country in the region will not be confined to the borders of the two countries. We have always shown, over the past several years, that we have stood by the countries and people of the region to bring stability, security and stability to the region.[/size]
[size=45]He said: Wherever Iran was asked for help, it worked to provide assistance to establish peace and stability in these countries. With regard to Iraq, we believe that the Iraqi government has the ability to achieve stability and security in this country and to resolve internal issues. If Iran is asked for help, it will help and cooperate in line with its principled policy.[/size]
[size=45]He added: In the case of Syria, the territorial integrity and preservation of Syria's independence is a basic principle for us, and that all ethnic groups and sects in Syria are part of the unified identity of this country, and the occupation forces must leave this country and leave, and the Syrian political process must be completed. without foreign interference. This is the basic principle for Iran.[/size]
[size=45]He added: We consider the presence of the American forces inside the Syrian territories as an occupying presence, and the principle for us is to help stability and security in these countries, and whenever the need arises, Iran will help and will not refrain from providing any assistance.[/size]
[size=45]* Relations between Türkiye and Syria[/size]
[size=45]Regarding Amir Abdullahian's visit to Damascus and the Turkish Foreign Minister's visit to Tehran yesterday, he said: Part of our talks with Syria includes many bilateral issues. Another part includes the state of the political process in this country and the process of combating terrorism, and another part is related to regional and international issues, including Iran's continuous efforts to create the best conditions for resolving the differences between Syria and Turkey and resuming relations between the two countries. These issues were discussed in Damascus and in yesterday's talks with his Turkish counterpart.[/size]
[size=45]A spokesman for the diplomatic corps stated that Iran hopes, within the framework of continuous efforts based on the need to reform relations between the two neighboring countries, Syria and Turkey, that these efforts will lead to the necessary results based on the interests of the two countries and regional interests.[/size]
[size=45]Regarding Iran's contribution to the process of restoring relations between Turkey and Syria, Kanaani said: Iran, as a third party, is trying to resolve the differences between the two countries and normalize relations between them. There are differences between the two countries, and what is important for Iran is that Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected by all parties.[/size]
[size=45]He stated that there are differences of opinion between the two countries in discussing security issues on the common borders, and continued: This issue was the focus of attention within the framework of bilateral and multilateral negotiations. Iran, as a country that has close and constructive relations with the two countries, seeks to appropriately resolve this issue. The quadrilateral talks process within the framework of the Astana process constitutes a good platform to help resolve this conflict. Our efforts in this field are continuing, and we hope that this dispute will be resolved within a short period, and that the two parties will reach an agreement and normalize relations between the two countries.[/size]
[size=45]* The situation in Kirkuk[/size]
[size=45]In response to a question about the clashes in Kirkuk, he said: We do not have any interference in Iraq's internal affairs. The Iraqi government is responsible for the internal affairs of this country, and for providing security and stability in it.[/size]
[size=45]Kanani continued: With the conditions that we have witnessed in Iraq in the past years, there may be reasons for the emergence of some conflicts, instability and insecurity, and of course the Iraqi government is carrying out its responsibility in this regard and we have seen measures taken by it in a timely manner regarding developments in Kirkuk.[/size]
[size=45]The Foreign Ministry spokesman added: The principle for us is to support security and stability in Iraq and the efforts of the central government in this country to achieve stability and security. We have not and will not have any interference in Iraq's internal affairs.[/size]
[size=45]* Security agreement between Iran and Iraq[/size]
[size=45]With regard to the security agreement between Iran and Iraq and the place to which the separatist groups are to be transferred, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said: The central government in Iraq and the Iraqi Kurdistan region are responsible for that, and within the framework of the agreement we expect the Iraqi government to fulfill its obligations within a certain period of time. The elements of the agreement are clear, and based on the details of the agreement and its implementation, we are waiting to see its full implementation by Iraqi central government officials.[/size]
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