Greece’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, stressed the country’s commitment to contribute to Syrian stability and prosperity
The UN Special Envoy in Syria, Guard Pederseninformed the UN Security Council that met on the situation in the country, stressing that Syria is at a critical time for its political transition. Although the temporary authorities have drawn a course for the process, there are ambiguities for the next steps, he said.
Mr Pendersen emphasized that despite the public commitments of the provisional authorities to an inclusive, transparent political transition process, many Syrians expressed concerns about the lack of rule of law, transparency and systematic communication in governance.
The women said, stressed the need for substantial participation in the decision -making process, demanding that they participate in transitional institutions and protect their rights, while cases of discrimination and social pressure were recorded, although the provisional authorities have taken some corrective measures.
Security status remains fragileMr Pendersen noted, especially in northeast Syria, where daily hostilities continue and there are security gaps. Mr Pendersen called on the United States, Turkey and regional partners to work together to achieve peace. He warned that pending issues in security and public sector restructuring could endanger long -term stability. He also said that there were incidents of detention, violent outputs and abuses in detention centers and welcomed the dialogue between temporary authorities and Syrian democratic forces (SDF).
The UN is urging for sanctions relaxation
Financial problems were a central issue, with Mr Pedersen urging states to relax sanctions in energy, investment and finance to help stabilize the Syrian economy.
“The Syrian people must finally have the opportunity to restore their sovereignty, overcome the conflict, determine their future and implement their legal ambitions,” he said.
UN emergency coordinator, Joystressed the seriousness of the humanitarian crisis in Syria, which affects more than 70% of the population. The ongoing conflict, especially in northern Syria, has caused Large population movements and serious infrastructure problemshe said.
Humanitarian aid and progress
The UN and its partners have been providing humanitarian aid, and since the end of November, over 3.3 million people have received basic food aid. Mobile groups also provide health and nutrition services, while cross -border missions from Turkey are characterized by the UN as “Vital”.
Mrs Bougia stressed that suspension of funding by the United States is creating further uncertainty.
Returning refugees and rebuilding
According to UN data, from December, approximately 270,000 Syrian refugees have been repatriatedwhile after an investigation, UNHCR estimates that more than 25% of refugees hope to return within the next year.
Greece’s commitment to contribute to stability in Syria
Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekerishe emphasized Greece’s long -term ties with Syria, and the country’s commitment to contribute to its stability and prosperity.
Mr Sekeris emphasized that the only sustainable road for Syria is an inclusive political process that will be “Under the leadership of the Syrians themselves and free from foreign interventions.”
He called for the participation of all Syrian communities, including Christians, Drunges and Kurds in the political transition, and called for more clarity on the impact of Ahmad al -Sarah’s appointment on the political process.
“We are expecting a fully inclusive political transition … To a fully representative and non -religious government that will prepare a constitutional reform and lead to elections in accordance with Resolution 2254 of the Security Council,” Mr Sekeris said. He also emphasized the importance of integrating all religious and ethnic groups into Syrian political life and protecting its cultural heritage.
Greece, she said, expresses its deep concern about the humanitarian crisis, stressing the destruction of infrastructure, food shortages and continuing conflicts in the northeast and northeast cities.
“It is crucial to prevent ISIS from being possible – a significant threat to neighboring countries and the stability of the region”he noted.
Mr Sekeris welcomed the collaboration of the De Facto Authorities with OPCW, but stressed the need for a complete compliance of Syria with the Security Council resolutions on chemical weapons. He also underlined the importance of creating conditions for the safe return of Syrian refugees.
“Syrians deserve to return to their homes and contribute to rebuilding their country,” he said.
Greece supports the efforts of the UNHCR for refugees (Unhcr) and the Humanitarian Coordination Office (Ocha) and welcomes the conversation to EU To relax certain sanctions to support Syria’s recovery, Mr Sekeris noted. He warned, however, that EU steps are ‘Conditional and reversible’ and are dependent on Syrian commitment to respect for international law.
The Greek permanent representative called on all sides to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria, expressing concern about the threats against the Kurdish population.
“The contribution of the Kurds to the fight against terrorism has been critical. Scaling and provocative rhetoric do not help » noted.
Finally, Mr Sekeris asked all regional actors to avoid actions that could undermine Syria’s stability and reiterated Greece’s support in Undof and the 1974 Israeli-Syria deal.
US priorities
US Deputy Permanent Representative, Dorothy Shayreiterated the United States’ commitment to support an inclusive political transition to Syria, according to recent discussions by Foreign Minister Mark Rubio With regional leaders.
He emphasized the importance of preventing Syrian conversion to terrorism and foreign malicious forces, and expressed concerns about the role of Iran and his allies in Syriaespecially in supporting terrorism actions.
“For many years, the ‘Assad regime has allowed Iran and allies of terrorists, including Hezbollah, to use Syrian territory to threaten regional security and distribute dangerous weapons.” he said.
Mrs Shay has warned of the action of new teams supported by Iran and are trying to provoke a conflict with Israel. “We must collectively call Iran to stop undermining Syrian stability and security” He stressed.
Truce and Security in Northern Syria
Mrs Shay emphasized the need for a truce in northern Syria so that local partners would focus on the fight against ISIS and maintaining security in detention facilities and displaced camps. Reported to US camps management efforts Al -hall and Al pinkbut stressed that this support cannot continue indefinitely.
“The United States has taken over a large part of this weight for a long time. The camps cannot remain immediate financial responsibility of the US. We remain in close contact with our allies and partners and emphasize the importance of stability in Syria to boost the security of our country and the region. “ noted.
Source :Skai
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