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Iran Welcomes Plans That Do Not Violate Syria's Sovereignty -- Spokesman

March 22, 2012

Islamic Republic News Agency, Tehran

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has welcomed the new U.N. Security Council's statement on Syria and stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports any plan, which will not violate sovereignty of Syria, IRNA reported on March 22.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran supports any plan, which will fulfil demands of the Syrian nation, support the process of reforms announced by the president and state officials and establish peace and security in that country providing ground for a national dialogue between the various Syrian sides," IRNA quoted Mehmanparast as saying.

The spokesman also stressed on resolving the current situation in Syria via political means and urged against any hasty decisions and interference [by foreigners] in the country's internal affairs, IRNA said.



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