Iranian President Sheikh Hasan Rouhani said Wednesday that Tehran does not pin much hope regarding the international conference on Syria to be held in the Swiss city today.

Iranian President Sheikh Hasan Rouhani said Wednesday that Tehran does not pin much hope regarding the international conference on Syria to be held in the Swiss city today.

The President made the remarks prior to his departure for the World Economic Forum, slated for January 22-25.

Speaking to IRNA news agency, Sheikh Rouhani said he is not optimistic about the conference due to the existing circumstances.

Tehran believes that the Geneva II talks will not be successful in fighting terrorism, the President reiterated.