In comments at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Pezeshkian emphasized the necessity of preserving unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria.
The Iranian president stated that it is only the Syrian people who must decide the future of their country and its political system.
The president highlighted the importance of dialogue among various segments of Syrian society to achieve understanding.
He also expressed hope that military conflict and violence in Syria would end as soon as possible to allow for the Syrian people to make decisions in a peaceful environment, free from violence, concerns, or destructive external interference.
Pezeshkian also emphasized the significance of ensuring the security of all Syrian citizens, protecting holy sites, and safeguarding diplomatic and consular missions in accordance with international law, his official website reported.
Moreover, the president stressed the continuation of the Islamic Republic’s diplomatic consultations with relevant parties and the United Nations to help stabilize the situation and maintain stability and security in the region.
He categorically condemned the actions of the Zionist regime in violating Syria’s territorial integrity.
Pezeshkian also called on all Syrian parties as well as neighboring states to be vigilant about the Zionist regime’s misuse of the situation to further its expansionist and illegal policies regarding regional nations.
After storming Damascus on December 8, the Syrian opposition fighters declared that they have toppled the government of President Bashar al-Assad, who has fled Syria to Moscow.