ASTANA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has expressed serious concern over the situation in the Middle East, particularly around Iran, calling for restraint and a peaceful settlement of disputes, Kazinform reported Thursday.
In a statement, the council said the use of force is unacceptable and urged all parties to resolve differences exclusively through dialogue, mutual respect and consideration of each other's interests in accordance with international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.
The statement stressed the need to ensure Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Iran.
The council also called on the UN and the UN Security Council to take urgent measures to prevent actions that could undermine international peace and security. ■
