Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected by everyone, the Greek permanent representative in the UN said.
UN Security Council met to examine the escalating condition In Syria, focusing on recent Israeli military operations and their impact on the country’s passage period, as well as the stability of the region.
Israeli Deputy Sonative Representative, Jonathan Millerwho participated in the meeting argued that these actions are preventive measures against possible threats similar to attacks of 7 October 2023.
The Syrian Permanent Representative to the UN, Kusai al-Dahakdenounced Israel for violation of Syrian domination and for diverting water resourcesseeking the intervention of the SAEE.
Assistant Secretary General Halent KiariSpeaking to the Security Council, he stressed that hundreds of Israeli air raids across Syria have been reported since December 8 last year, which threaten Syria’s fragile political transition and called all the places to respect its sovereignty.
He added that in the early morning of April 3, 2025, there were reports that Israel again launched multiple air strikes in various parts of Syria, including Damascus, Hama Military Airport and T4 military airport in Homs province.
Mr Kiari emphasized that “Syria’s opportunity should be supported and protected after 14 years of conflict, both for Syrians and Israelis”.
The Deputy Secretary -General for Peace Enterprises, Jean-Pierre Lacruawhich also informed the Security Council, stressed that everyone remains critical Those involved to comply with their obligations under the 1974 forces’ retirement agreement Including the removal of any unauthorized presence from the separation zones, as well as the avoidance of any action that could undermine the ceasefire and stability in its highlands Golan.
In his position, the Greek Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekerisstressed that Syrian sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected by everyone and reiterated Greece’s steady support For a united, safe and peaceful Syriafor the benefit of its people and regional stability.
He emphasized that as evidenced by the recent atrocities committed in the seaside area, a non -excluding political transition, coupled with the construction of transitional institutions to justice, is the key to a viable peace in the country.
He stressed the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Syria and expressed Greece’s steadfast solidarity in favor of Syria’s recovery, which proved in practice at the recent 9th Brussels Conference on recovery in the country.
H UN High Commissioner For refugees reported that about 400,000 Syrians have returned from neighboring countries after the fall of Assad. During the same period, more than a million internal displaced have also returned, raising the total number of Syrians who have returned to their homes in over 1.4 million.
Also, the UNHCR stressed that in order for these returns of Syrian refugees successful and sustainable, The country will need support for housing, livelihoods, protection and legal assistance.
Source :Skai
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