Foreign-backed militants operating in Syria (file photo)[/caption]Iran and Egypt have emphasized the significance of resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria through political approaches.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy in the capital of city of Guinea, Conakry, on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 40th foreign ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The two sides discussed regional cooperation and issues of mutual interest.
Syria has been gripped by deadly crisis since March 2011. According to reports, the Western powers and their regional allies - especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey - are supporting the militants operating inside Syria.
According to the United Nations, more than 100,000 people have been killed and millions displaced due to the violence.
Meanwhile, Amir-Abdollahian and Senegalese Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye called for the expansion of mutual relations in political, economic and cultural fields as well as on international issues.
Ndiaye also hailed the recent deal reached between Iran and the six major world powers in the Swiss city of Geneva on the Iranian nuclear energy program.
On November 24, Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council -- the United States, China, Russia, France and Britain -- plus Germany sealed an interim deal in Geneva to pave the way for the full resolution of the Wests decade-old dispute with Iran over the countrys nuclear energy program.
Amir-Abdollahian, for his part, stressed the importance of improving Iran's relations with African countries, particularly with Senegal.
Located in West Africa, Senegal enjoys a great position in Africa and senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran have a special interest in African countries and Senegal in particular, the Iranian deputy foreign minister stated.
The 40th OIC foreign ministerial meeting kicked off in Guinea on Monday with the inaugural speech by Guinea's President Alpha Conde.
Established in 1969, the OIC has 57 member states spread over four continents. The body also has a permanent delegation to the UN.
By Press TV
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