Pakistan Backs Syrian-Led Transition at UN, Urges Global Support for Sovereignty & Stability.

Описание: Pakistan has stated that Syria stands at a delicate but hopeful juncture. Our collective responsibility is to support this momentum—by sustaining humanitarian aid, promoting inclusive governance, and upholding Syria’s sovereignty. Pakistan will continue to stand firmly with the brotherly people of Syria.

At the UN Security Council briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Syria, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's PR to the UN, made the following key points in the national statement:

🔹Pakistan welcomes Syria’s progress toward inclusive governance, including the establishment of the Supreme Committee for Elections, and supports further steps like forming a transitional parliament and constitutional committee.

🔹Humanitarian Situation: With over 16 million Syrians in need, Pakistan stresses the urgency of sustained and predictable humanitarian aid to support recovery and resilience.

🔹 Pakistan sees the easing of U.S., EU, and UK sanctions as a crucial opportunity for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction, encouraging broader economic engagement.

🔹 Pakistan calls for vigilance against terrorist groups like ISIL and the continued threat posed by foreign fighters.

🔹 Pakistan warns that Israeli aggression may destabilize Syria’s fragile progress and urges continued international diplomatic and development support for Syria.
June 17, 2025