‘We will be there to support her people Syria In this huge recovery effort, “the Foreign Minister underlined George Gerapetritis In his intervention at the International Conference on Syria.

“A stable and prosperous Syria will contribute not only to the regional but also to international peace and security,” he said characteristically, adding that the support of its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity is a common goal of all of us.

Greece, he stressed, “supports a Syrian ownership of a political transition to a democratic and legitimate government, from which no national or religious community will be excluded, which will prepare a constitutional reform and lead to election, without foreign intervention” .

According to the Foreign Minister, the new vision for the Syrian people must include four pillars: the gradual lifting of sanctions, the construction of resistant institutions, the rebuilding of the country and the return of human resources.

Concerning the gradual lifting of sanctions, he noted, “we must ensure that these sanctions will not target the people. And, provided that the promises we heard today will be kept and subject to a periodic review. Sanctions must be gradually lifted. “

Of course, he added, “Syrian institutions must be durable, promote good neighborly relations and fully comply with international law, including international sea law.”

“We need to adopt a principles based on principles and lessons, a coordinated and practical approach to building resistant institutions and the development of capabilities,” he said.

As he pointed out, not only the new Constitution is concerned, it also concerns constitutional authorities, electoral law, independent justice, and the adoption of laws that eliminate discrimination.

“This know -how can also be provided by important organizations, such as the Arab League or the United Nations envoy or even the Venice Committee, namely the European Commission for the Republic through the Law of the Council of Europe.”

In terms of reconstruction, he said it is important to secure a special fund for reconstruction. “I personally had the opportunity to see how damaged the country is. And it is important to act quickly to restore basic infrastructure so that people can live in a sustainable environment. “

“It is important to have a cohesive plan of repatriation, refunds facilitating and at the same time meet the needs of people in Syria. There must be a central and well -organized voluntary return plan as soon as the appropriate infrastructure is created, ”he concluded.