Iran, Russia: Foreigners should stay out of Syria crisis

July 4, 2011 - 14:54
TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Reza Sajjadi, during a meeting in Moscow on Monday, called for the settlement of the political crisis in Syria without the intervention of foreign countries.
They highlighted the need for the restoration of stability in the crisis-hit country and said that Syria’s internal issues should be resolved promptly through cooperation between Syrian political groups and government.
The two sides also expressed readiness to continue talks on developments in the Middle East to help the establishment of lasting peace and security in the region.