Iran Stresses Maintaining Territorial Integrity Of Turkey-Syria

Ankara, Oct 8, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that maintaining territorial integrity of Turkey and Syria is essential for establishment of peace and tranquility. Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks in a statement released by Iranian embassy in Ankara following the escalation of tension in Turkey-Syria relations. On Turkey-Syria border tension, he said the Islamic Republic of Iran invites the two sides to behave in a moderate way and carefully study the issue. The two sides were also urged to pay attention to the presence of extremist and terrorist armed groups in the region and the enemies' conspiracies. Amir-Abdollahian further underlined the need for increasing Syria's border control which would lead to strengthening regional security./end