TEHRAN -- The UN chief’s special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen and senior assistant to Iran’s foreign minister in special political affairs Ali Asghar Khaji have stressed the need for a political resolution of the war in Syria.
In a telephone conversation, they discussed the latest developments in Syria, including the political process to resolve the crisis, the constitutional committee and the development of humanitarian aid for the country.
They also underlined the need for continued support of the political process in Syria and the continuation of negotiations within the framework of the constitutional committee.
The Iranian adviser expressed hope that, with the joint efforts of the UN and the international community, necessary steps would be taken to remove unilateral sanctions on Syria and to reconstruct the country’s vital infrastructure for the purpose of improving humanitarian situation and paving the way for the return of refugees and the displaced.
For his part, Pedersen outlined his latest actions and efforts regarding Syria and underscored the need to increase humanitarian aid as a unifying element for resolving the Syria crisis.