Zarif discussed with Pedersen the situation in Syria

This was reported by Tasnim.

#Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for #Syria Geir O. Pedersen talked about the latest developments in Syria https://t.co/WMxdYYb9k1pic.twitter.com/b4KBTnI52d

As specified, Zarif confirmed Tehran’s readiness to cooperate on the issue of a Syrian settlement.

Pedersen, in turn, shared his views on the political processes in Syria and other issues of mutual interest with the Iranian minister.

Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran intends to develop relations with Damascus.

In January, a senior Syrian government delegation arrived in Tehran to discuss the situation in the region.

The delegation was headed by the Prime Minister of the SAR, Imad Khamis, also included the Syrian Foreign Minister Valid Muallem and Defense Minister Ali Abdullah Ayyub.