Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a detailed briefing in the UN Security Council on the humanitarian and political situation in Syria. He opened by thanking Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone, USG Tom Fletcher, and SRSG Vanessa Frazier for their briefings. In the evolving Middle East, he noted that Syria has largely remained insulated from wider regional escalation, commending the Syrian government's policy to prevent spillover as essential for regional stability and Syria's recovery. He voiced Pakistan's support for a credible, inclusive, timely, Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process, with constructive UN engagement as the viable path forward. He highlighted progress since the 30 January agreement between the government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, including steps toward ceasefire and gradual integration, emphasizing their importance for national unity and inclusivity. He welcomed the Commission of Inquiry's report and government steps toward accountability, urging meaningful engagement with affected communities and increased international support to strengthen security and stability. He called for a coherent security transition—unified national structures, effective border management, and intensified counter-terrorism efforts against Daesh—while noting the ongoing threat of foreign terrorist fighters. The briefing referenced the recent UN leadership visit as evidence of the need to shift from a purely humanitarian response to an integrated approach that includes early recovery, reconstruction, and economic stabilization, requiring coordinated international and domestic efforts. With 16 million people in need, he urged robust international support for Syria's reconstruction and economic recovery to sustain political progress and resilience, and highlighted a window to strengthen child protection frameworks focused on protection, education, and reintegration of children affected by conflict. He condemned Israeli violations of Syria's sovereignty, including illegal incursions and occupation, urging cessation and full respect for relevant Security Council resolutions and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. Concluding, he advocated for a comprehensive approach anchored in Syria's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, supported by inclusive political progress and humanitarian and economic measures, reaffirming Pakistan's steadfast support and solidarity with Syria.
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Published: April 23, 2026, 10:33 am
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