Shafaq News/ The UN Security Councilurged an "inclusive and Syrian-led" political process, rooted inResolution 2254, reaffirming commitment to Syria's sovereignty, independence,and territorial integrity.
Resolution 2254, adopted in 2015,outlines a timeline for Syria’s political transition, including negotiations toform an inclusive, credible government. It also details drafting a newconstitution and calls for UN-supervised free and fair elections.
After a meeting with briefings fromUN officials and the Syrian Negotiation Commission, the Security Council voicedsupport for the UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in advancing a “Syrian-led”political process.
"This political process shouldmeet the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians, protect all of them and enablethem to peacefully, independently and democratically determine their ownfutures," the council stated. It reaffirmed members commitment “to thesovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria,” calling onall States to respect these principles.
The Council emphasized the need for Syriaand its neighbors to “mutually refrain from any action or interference thatcould undermine each other's security," stressing the importance ofcombating terrorism in Syria, particularly preventing ISIS and other terroristgroups from rebuilding their capabilities or securing “safe havens.”
Furthermore, it urged Syriato comply with all relevant Security Council resolutions on unconventionalweapons and cooperate with international efforts.
The Security Council emphasized theimportance of respecting human rights, justice, and international humanitarianlaw in all circumstances, and called for increased international support for UNand humanitarian efforts to deliver aid to civilians in need across Syria.
Expressing solidarity with thevictims, families, the missing and the Syrian people, the Council reaffirmedsupport for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and itsmandate, calling on all parties to avoid actions that could endanger the safetyof peacekeepers or their infrastructure.
The Council also called for respectfor the 1974 Disengagement Agreement concerning the “area of separation” inSyria, to maintain calm and reduce tensions, stressing the need to protectdiplomatic and consular buildings and personnel under all circumstances, inline with international law.
The Security Council's statementfollowed Pedersen's warning that, despite Bashar al-Assad's removal, "theconflict is far from over," citing ongoing clashes in northern Syriabetween Turkish-backed factions and Kurdish fighters.
Pedersen called on Israel to "ceaseall settlement activity in the occupied Syrian Golan,” highlighting thatlifting sanctions on Syria is critical to assisting the country.
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