The United Nations Deputy Special Envoy to Syria, Najat Rushdi, affirmed, “The constitution is the guarantee that all Syrian men and women will have rights that protect them and preserve their freedom in a complete manner and with complete equality.”
She said: “The files and the speech lead to optimism. The good thing is that they understand well what the challenges are and how stability will not be an easy matter, but certainly controlling the security issue is one of their priorities because they do not want a security chaos. The second thing is that they are preparing for a more comprehensive transition, and they have shown openness.” In our exchanges and discussions with them, we stressed the need for this transitional phase to be comprehensive and include a group of representatives of Syrian society.”
She added: “Unfortunately, what we saw the first time we came, and also this time more than before, is that there is a lot of incitement on social media networks in a frightening way, and this incitement brings anxiety to a group of components of Syrian society.” This also causes anxiety for them.”
She added: “They are also interested in reviewing the constitution and emphasizing the need for it to include all human rights, and we at the United Nations have confirmed, among other things, that the constitution is the guarantee that all Syrian men and women will have rights that protect them and protect their freedom in a complete manner and with complete equality. Of course, there are other files, including There is a file of economic collapse, and there is great concern regarding basic services such as electricity, water, and health.”
She pointed out that “Syrians today need humanitarian aid more than ever before, and unfortunately funding is very low. There are absolutely urgent needs. There is extreme poverty and various problems throughout Syria in accessing health services, access to water, heating and electricity.”
She stressed that “without lifting the sanctions, we cannot talk about complete economic recovery, or major investment in Syria, and all the things that Damascus urgently needs today, including reconstruction, reviving the private sector, creating job opportunities, etc.”
The new Syrian administration retracts a decision that caused widespread uproar
The “Deterring Aggression Operations Room” channel on Telegram, affiliated with the new Syrian administration, reported that “the tax and customs list in Syria will be amended tomorrow morning, the previous decision will be canceled, and a new decision will be issued.”
The chamber said in its statement: “Tomorrow morning, the tax and customs list will be amended, and according to the information received, the previous decision will be canceled and a new decision will be issued.”
Syrian media reported that “the significant increase in customs tariffs for goods imported through the border crossings in northern Syria led to an insane rise in the prices of food and supplies and various imported goods.”
She explained, “As a result, commercial companies and wholesale stores suspended all their commercial operations on Saturday afternoon until further notice.”
Observers estimated that “the percentage of increase in customs tariffs ranged from 100 to 500% of the price of the commodity, and this percentage varies according to the items.”
The “Arab Ministerial” meeting on Syria: confirmation of support for the political process in accordance with Resolution 2254
Saudi media reported that the closed Arab ministerial meeting held in Riyadh “affirmed support for the political process in Syria in accordance with Resolution 2254, which stipulates the necessity of forming a transitional governing body.”
She said, “The meeting was held in Riyadh with the aim of discussing the latest political and security developments in Syria, discussing ways to support the Syrian people in light of the current conditions, and emphasizing the Kingdom’s pioneering role in regional and international issues, and its constant endeavor to enhance joint Arab action.”
During the meeting, the Kingdom affirmed its “steadfast position towards supporting Syria and its people.” It stressed the importance of preserving the territorial integrity of Syria and rejecting any external interference in its internal affairs, with the need to support a comprehensive political process that guarantees the fulfillment of the aspirations of the Syrian people for security and stability.”
The Kingdom also called on “the international community to assume its responsibilities in providing humanitarian and political support to Syria.” This will contribute to ending the crisis that has been going on for more than a decade.”
In this context, Saudi Arabia stressed that any “solution to the crisis must be Syrian-Syrian, far from external interference, with the need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and independence.” It also stressed the importance of intensifying Arab and international efforts. “To find sustainable solutions that guarantee the reconstruction of Syria and improve the economic and social conditions of Syrians, especially in light of the challenges they face.”
“The meeting dealt with a number of important topics related to the Syrian situation, and resulted in a set of decisions and recommendations, most notably: emphasizing support for the Syrian people in their national choices, working to strengthen national reconciliation efforts, and supporting the political process in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2254, which stipulates the necessity of forming A transitional governing body that includes all Syrian parties.”
The meeting affirmed “the call on the international community to stop foreign interference; In order to ensure that Syria regains its full sovereignty, strengthen humanitarian efforts to provide the necessary assistance to displaced Syrians and refugees, combat terrorism in all its forms, stress the need to fight terrorist organizations that threaten the security of Syria and the region, and support the return of Syrian refugees to their country… while providing appropriate conditions to ensure their voluntary and safe return. Preserving Syrian state institutions and preventing their collapse; “In order to ensure the continuation of basic services for the population, and to enhance security and intelligence cooperation between Arab countries to confront any terrorist threats emanating from Syrian territory.”
The participating foreign ministers stressed “the importance of resuming dialogue between the various Syrian parties, and providing an appropriate environment to achieve a political consensus that leads to a final end to the conflict.” They also stressed the necessity of activating the role of the Arab League in following up on the implementation of the decisions issued by the meeting, and working to coordinate efforts with the United Nations. To ensure the success of any agreed upon political path.”
Sabq Agency reported, “Saudi Arabia is committed to its position in support of Syria and its people, stressing that a political solution is the only way to end the crisis.” In order to achieve security and stability and restore Syria’s natural position in the Arab and international environment, the Kingdom also called for the necessity of continuing joint Arab coordination. “To ensure the achievement of tangible results that benefit the Syrian people and contribute to the stability of the region in general.”
An Arab ministerial meeting was held this Sunday morning in Riyadh, in which the foreign ministers of a number of Arab countries participated, while the second expanded meeting was launched, in which the foreign ministers of France, Britain, Germany, Italy, Turkey and Spain joined, along with the UN envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, and Kaya Kallas. The High Commissioner for Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union, as well as the US Under Secretary of State, John Bass.”
Last updated: January 12, 2025 – 18:08
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