United Nations (TDI): Pakistan has welcomed recent progress in Syria’s political transition, including plans to hold parliamentary elections in September, calling it a step that could help bring peace and stability to the war-torn country after 14 years of conflict.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s deputy permanent representative, commended the Syrian authorities and people for pursuing dialogue, national cooperation, and regional outreach, describing them as “fragile but important” efforts toward recovery.
He cautioned, however, that the credibility of the transition depends on inclusivity. “All political and social groups must have a genuine stake if the process is to reflect the aspirations of the Syrian people,” he said. These developments, he added, offer “a ray of hope to a nation that has endured immense suffering.”
Ambassador Jadoon urged urgent action to ensure resources for the UN humanitarian response plan, highlighting that 16 million Syrians are in need of assistance. He voiced concern over the situation in Sweida, the Western Coast, and the Northeast, warning that foreign interference or manipulation of local communities could deepen divisions.
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Condemning violence against civilians, he reiterated Pakistan’s call for accountability and denounced repeated Israeli strikes in Syria as violations of international law that threaten peace and obstruct recovery. He also warned of the continuing threat posed by Da’esh and foreign terrorist fighters’ intent on destabilizing the country.
“Peace in Syria requires sustained international solidarity, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and tangible support to overcome humanitarian and economic challenges,” Jadoon stressed, reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the Syrian people and commitment to supporting a sovereign, unified, and prosperous Syria.
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UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, briefing the Council, said the political transition remains “on a knife’s edge” amid fragile ceasefires and sporadic violence.
Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher added that 185,000 people have been displaced in recent weeks, warning that “the overall situation is dire” with food, water, shelter, and healthcare systems overwhelmed.
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