Iran wants diplomatic solution to Syrian issue:Iran`s Larijani

TEHRAN,Nov.29(MNA) -- Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani expressed opposition to foreign intervention in Syria and has called for a diplomatic solution to the Syrian issue. Larijani made the remarks on Wednesday in Baghdad during a joint press conference with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Osama al-Nujaifi. Larijani said he and al-Nujaifi are of the opinion that democratic processes needed to resolve the Syrian crisis but some countries are seeking to do reforms in Syria through using “RPGs and tanks” and Iran is opposed to it. “We look for popular reforms.” The Iranian Majlis speaker also said, “Iraq is an important country in the region that has a democratic system, and we would like to expand our parliamentary relations with our Iraqi brothers so that we would have a more effective role in resolving regional issues.” Iran and Iraq have established good political, economic and parliamentary relationship “which we hope to be extended further,” he added. Larijani also said Iran has clearly stated that it takes pride in supporting the people of Gaza. Iranian Majlis speaker also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari.