Guterres Syria was at the center of attention during UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s visit to Damascus, where he said violations of Syrian territory are unacceptable and must stop. The visit also included talks on early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country.
The trip comes as Syria faces renewed debate over sovereignty, humanitarian needs, and the transition from emergency response to long-term development.
Guterres stresses respect for Syria’s unity and sovereignty
Speaking at a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani in Damascus, Guterres said the UN’s position is clear in defending Syria’s unity and sovereignty.
He added that all violations affecting Syrian territory must stop, emphasizing that the UN rejects any breach of national sovereignty.
First UN Secretary-General visit in 17 years
Al-Shibani said Guterres’s visit to Damascus is the first by a UN Secretary-General to Syria in 17 years, giving the trip notable political and diplomatic weight.
Al-Shibani calls for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory
Al-Shibani said Israeli violations of Syrian territory pose a direct threat to regional security.
He called for Israeli forces to withdraw from Syrian land and for the disengagement agreement to be implemented, saying that protecting Syrian sovereignty remains a political and security priority.
Syria’s message
Rejection of repeated violations
Demand for withdrawal from Syrian territory
Call to implement the disengagement agreement
Al-Sharaa and Guterres discuss recovery and reconstruction
In a separate meeting, Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Guterres discussed cooperation in humanitarian and development fields, as well as support for early recovery and reconstruction in Syria.
Both sides stressed the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and unity, while focusing on moving from emergency humanitarian response to sustainable development.
Main topics discussed in Damascus
Support for humanitarian efforts
Transition toward sustainable development
Aligning cooperation with national priorities
Promoting stability in Syria
UN urges the international community to support Syria
In a post on X, Guterres said the United Nations stands with Syria at this decisive stage and urged the international community not to spare any effort in supporting the Syrian people.
The message reflects the UN’s push for a more stable political and humanitarian path, while keeping sovereignty at the forefront.
Key points
Guterres says violating Syrian sovereignty is unacceptable
Al-Shibani calls for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory
Recovery and reconstruction discussed in Damascus
UN urges support for the Syrian people
Focus on transition from emergency to development
Conclusion:
Guterres Syria remarks in Damascus delivered a clear political and humanitarian message, combining insistence on respect for sovereignty with support for recovery and reconstruction. The visit signals renewed UN attention to the Syrian file at a sensitive regional moment.
