Foreign intervention main obstacle to reforms in Syria: Iranian FM

TEHRAN,July 26(MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said that the continued intervention of foreigners in Syria and their support for terrorist groups in the country is the main obstacle in the way of conducting reforms. Salehi made the remarks during a meeting with Syrian Minister of Local Administration Omar Ibrahim Ghalawanji in Tehran on Wednesday. Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, Salehi expressed hope that the Syrian nation and government would weather the storm and strengthen its position in the region and the world. He also emphasized the importance of Tehran-Damascus relations and called for the consolidation of relations in all spheres, particularly economic ties. During the meeting, Ghalawanji appreciated the support of Iranian nation and government for Syria and emphasized the necessity of cementing ties between the two countries.