Guterres Syria was at the center of attention during UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
The trip comes as Syria faces renewed debate over sovereignty, humanitarian needs, and the transition from emergency response to long-term development.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani in Damascus, Guterres said the UN\u2019s position is clear in defending Syria\u2019s unity and sovereignty.<\/p>\n
He added that all violations affecting Syrian territory must stop, emphasizing that the UN rejects any breach of national sovereignty.<\/p>\n
Al-Shibani said Guterres\u2019s visit to Damascus is the first by a UN Secretary-General to Syria in 17 years, giving the trip notable political and diplomatic weight.<\/p>\n
Al-Shibani said Israeli violations of Syrian territory pose a direct threat to regional security.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Rejection of repeated violations
\nDemand for withdrawal from Syrian territory
\nCall to implement the disengagement agreement<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Both sides stressed the importance of respecting Syria\u2019s sovereignty and unity, while focusing on moving from emergency humanitarian response to sustainable development.<\/p>\n
Support for humanitarian efforts
\nTransition toward sustainable development
\nAligning cooperation with national priorities
\nPromoting stability in Syria<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The message reflects the UN\u2019s push for a more stable political and humanitarian path, while keeping sovereignty at the forefront.<\/p>\n
Guterres says violating Syrian sovereignty is unacceptable
\nAl-Shibani calls for Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory
\nRecovery and reconstruction discussed in Damascus
\nUN urges support for the Syrian people
\nFocus on transition from emergency to development<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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