Iran, Russia Welcome Formation of National Gov't in Lebanon

TEHRAN (FNA)- High-ranking Iranian and Russian foreign ministry officials in a meeting in Tehran underlined the importance of establishment of security and stability in the region, and welcomed formation of the new national government in Lebanon.
The issue was raised during a meeting between special envoy of Russian Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Middle-East and North Africa Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Sergei Vershinin and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Reza Raouf Sheybani on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Vershinin reiterated that people of the region have the right to determine their own fate without interference of others, and said that different groups' dialogue with the government is the only solution to the current crises, and called for ceasing military operation in all countries facing crises, including Libya.

Sheybani, for his part, criticized the dual behavior of the West with developments in the Middle-East and North Africa, and said the legitimate demands raised by the people in the region are in the direction of independence and sovereignty of their own countries.