Cleric: Sunni, Shiite People Could Overcome Crisis By Their Unity: Scholar

Tehran, Nov 19, IRNA – The Syrian Sunni cleric Sheikh Muhammad Riyadh Ajaj said Sunni and Shiite people in Syria could overcome the crisis and establish peace and security in the country through unity and convergence. Talking to IRNA during “Syria National Dialogue” meeting here on Monday, he described the conference as a fruitful gathering inspired by Iran’s good will and said holding such meetings could lead to practical solutions to the Syrian crisis. He appreciated Iran's hosting of the gathering aimed at solving the present problems in Syria and called for continuation of such meetings. Commenting on the best practical ways for Syria to get out of its present critical situation, the scholar believed the best way helping the issue in a positive way is the sincere motivation and firm will by all Syrian parties. He said all Syrian parties should try to remove their differences and give a priority to the national interests of the nation and not their own benefits. The sheikh further urged both Sunni and Shiite followers in Syria to maintain their unity and avoid divergence. He expressed his satisfaction with the start of reforms in Syria and stressed that continuation of the present situation would harm all Syrian parties. Sheikh Ajjaj also termed Iran as a friend of Syrian nation and stressed that Zionists are the main enemy of all Muslims particularly the Syrian nation./end