Iran, Syria FMs discus Astana peace process

Iran, Syria FMs discus Astana peace process

NEW YORK: The meeting between Mohammad Javad Zarif and Walid al-Moallem took place on the sidelines of the
73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The two foreign ministers also discussed regional issues with Zarif underling the need to find a political
solution to the crisis in Syria.

Zarif arrived in New York on Sunday to the accompaniment of President Hassan Rouhani to attend the
73rd high-profile session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Earlier, Zarif held talks with foreign ministers of Group 4+1 as well as counterparts from other countries.

He also participated in the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit and held talks with the P4+1 foreign ministers.