UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, confirmed the existence of an international consensus on the need to support Syria and ensure the success of the new government in achieving stability and economic development.
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In an interview with Syrian Al-Ikhbariya TV on Friday, Pedersen praised the decisions by the United States and the European Union to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, noting that such steps provide a real opportunity for economic progress, although they require time and further developments to take full effect.
The UN envoy explained that following the easing of sanctions, many investors from Arab countries, as well as from Turkey, Europe, and the United States, have expressed interest in investing in Syria. He emphasized that progress in the security file is essential for advancing economic development.
Pedersen noted that more than 17 million Syrians are still in need of humanitarian assistance. He also stated that the United Nations is closely monitoring the details surrounding the lifting of sanctions, especially those related to the humanitarian provisions of the Caesar Act. He called for the development of a clear regulatory framework to encourage investment and establish a secure economic environment.
He stressed that “stability is a fundamental condition for any economic or political transformation,” adding that while some aspects of security have been stabilized, the UN will continue to support the political process. Pedersen affirmed that cooperation between the United Nations and the Syrian government is very good, with the government fulfilling its duties to enhance security and stability across the country.
Pedersen also pointed out that Israel continues to violate the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and carries out repeated attacks on Syrian territory, saying that there is no justification for these assaults, which must stop immediately. (Syrian TV)
