📰 Head of the Security Council Delegation: We Firmly Support Syria’s Sovereignty and Unity, and Aspire to a Brighter Future for All Syrians

Samuel Žbogar, Slovenia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and head of the visiting Security Council delegation, declared that during its official mission to Damascus, the delegation had held meetings with leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, prominent civil society figures, religious leaders, representatives of affected communities in the coastal region and Suwayda, as well as families of the missing. Speaking at a press conference held today at the Semiramis Hotel in Damascus, Ambassador Žbogar affirmed that the purpose of the visit was to reiterate the Council’s unequivocal backing for Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity at this vital moment in its history. He expressed the UN’s hope for Syria’s steady progress towards a more prosperous future that includes all citizens, pledging the Organisation’s persisted backing in achieving lasting security, stability, and sustainable development.

Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani wrote on the platform X: “I extend my profound gratitude to the representatives of the Security Council Member States for their visit to the emerging Syria. This visit marks a historic moment in restoring trust, underpinned by the international community’s support for the Syrian people and its firm commitment to removing all obstacles to their renaissance and to rebuilding the homeland they aspire to. ” A Security Council Delegation in Damascus: Recognition of Sovereignty and Stability The arrival of the Security Council delegation in Damascus carried significant symbolic weight, coinciding with the first anniversary of Syria’s liberation. Indeed, diplomatic sources noted that the timing reflects growing international recognition of the country’s restored stability and unity, as well as appreciation for its transition into a post-crisis era in which national institutions, steered solely by Syrian will, lead the reconstruction effort.

An Unprecedented International Consensus on Syria authorities disclosed that the delegation represents, for the first time in fourteen years, a full consensus among all fifteen Council members. This unity signals a broad international acceptance of Syria’s current reality, recognition of its stabilisation efforts, and the re-establishment of relations with Syria as a fully sovereign state after years of division within the Council. An Opportunity to Rebuild Trust with the Syrian People Observers noted that the visit provides the Security Council with a valuable opportunity to rebuild trust lost during years of crisis.

By engaging directly with realities on the ground, national institutions, and the lived experience of citizens, the delegation may form a renewed and more balanced perspective, correcting earlier positions…