Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s deputy-FM for Arab and African Affairs, Manuel Bessler, deputy-FM, and vice-director of humanitarian aid and head of the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit (SHA), and Ahmed Arnous, Syrian Assistant Foreign Minister and FM Advisor met in Spinas Hotel in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in Syrian crisis. Mr. Amir-Abdollahian however touched upon Saudi Arabia severing of its political relations with Iran which he believed was affecting Syrian peace process; “I would address here the inaccurate and unwise measure of Saudis and its further impacts on Syrian peace talks in Vienna and New York; Tehran will however remain committed to these talks and will continue contacts with UN officials and Syrian government to act in line with its support for Syria,” he told the meeting.
Amir-Abdollahian also congratulated the new Christian year and hoped that 2016 brings good news for all in the region.
