Parliamentary election in Syria is another step in the way of reforms launched by the Syrian leadership and Government, Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday.

In a press conference in Tehran, Mehmanparast stressed that the participation of the Syrian people in the elections is the right decision because it contributes to solving the internal issues through dialogue.

Mehmanparast said that arming the armed terrorist groups in Syria would further increase clashes and aggravate the situation, calling on the regional and international states to work to give success to the plan of the UN envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan.

Mehmanparast: Israel Tries to Weaken, Destabilize Syria for its Pivotal Resistant Role

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said that Israel is trying to weaken and destabilize Syria because of its pivotal role in the Resistance movement.

In an interview on Russia Today Channel, Mehmanparast added that "All countries of the region should realize that weakening Syria is in the interest of Israel."

He underscored that all the region's countries should work to provide the appropriate circumstances to solve the crisis in Syria since repercussions of any deterioration in Syria will have impacts on all the region.

Concerning the Iranian nuclear file, Mehmanparast stressed that Iran is working within the rules of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT).

"All countries should recognize Iran's right to acquire peaceful nuclear technology," he concluded.