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1. “We highlight the Constitutional Committee’s crucial role in the political resolution of the Syrian crisis, and we commend and support the United Nations Special Envoy’s efforts aimed at interacting with the Syrian parties in order to facilitate the work of the Committee’s ninth session. In this regard, we highlight the tripartite summit held within the framework of the Astana format in Tehran on 19 July 2022, where the presidents of the Astana format guarantor countries emphasized their unwavering commitments to the Syrian Arab Republic’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and the advancement of a sustainable political process led and owned by the Syrian people in accordance with Security Council resolution 2254 (2015).”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

2. “Furthermore, an informal interactive dialogue of the Security Council, as set out in the resolution, to review and monitor the implementation of that resolution on a regular basis could be an appropriate mechanism to allow the Council to keep track of how the resolution is being implemented effectively and fairly. With regard to the political process, we would like to reiterate our steadfast position that the Syrian crisis must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the principles of international law, particularly the full respect of national sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. In order to achieve this goal, the occupation must end, and Syria’s full sovereignty must be restored.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

3. “We demand that the resolution be fully and effectively implemented. We also demand that unilateral sanctions against Syria be lifted, as they are impeding the resolution’s implementation. We trust that the special report of the Secretary- General requested by resolution 2642 (2022) will include general trends regarding unimpeded and secure United Nations cross-line operations, which should reach all of Syria, as well as early-recovery projects and accurate information on humanitarian assistance provided through United Nations humanitarian cross- border operations, including their transparency, and the distribution mechanism.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

4. “The first report of the United Nations on the implementation of the resolution emphasizes the importance of early-recovery projects and claims that the lack of electricity has made it more difficult to access necessary basic services. According to the report, limited access to electricity has also hampered the provision of essential humanitarian services and other response activities, including the provision of hospital and clinic services, food production and water distribution. Given the severity of the situation, early-recovery projects, such as electricity projects, are critical in re-establishing access to essential services and must not be affected by unilateral sanctions. In that regard, the resolution’s provisions and content are explicit, leaving no room for arbitrary interpretation or selective reading.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

5. “I thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and the Assistant Secretary-General for their briefings. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire, and the country’s economic crisis continues to affect the people across the country. The provision of humanitarian aid is essential, and political circumstances should not be allowed to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching the people in need. However, that must be done with full respect for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2642 (2022) and consider it an important step towards addressing Syria’s urgent needs. The resolution expressly calls for early-recovery projects and greater transparency in relief efforts. Furthermore, it emphasizes the critical importance of increasing cross-line delivery throughout Syria.”

   2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source

6. “It has access to all delivery systems for weapons of mass destruction. The Israeli regime has even threatened nuclear annihilation against the countries of the region. It has refused to adhere to any disarmament or control regimes for weapons of mass destruction and has ignored repeated international calls to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, to accept the comprehensive safeguards agreement or to submit its nuclear programmes to International Atomic Energy Agency inspections. It is high time for the Security Council to condemn the Israeli regime and force it to adhere to the international regimes banning weapons of mass destruction. The time to act is now.”

   2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

7. “The Council is expected to implement its own resolutions and to compel the Israeli regime to immediately cease its systematic violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Finally, the representative of the Israeli regime has once more abused this forum and made false accusations against my country, all of which are categorically rejected. Those unfounded allegations are intended to distract attention from the continuous atrocities and violations of international law committed by the Israeli regime in occupied Palestine and other countries of the region. The weapons of mass destruction in the hands of the Israeli regime have made the regime even more dangerous for the entire region. The regime’s nuclear arsenal, according to multiple reports, comprises 400 warheads, including thermonuclear weapons.”

   2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

8. “The Israeli regime also continues to occupy and violate Lebanese territory in a flagrant violation of international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular resolution 1701 (2006). We strongly condemn such grave violations and malevolent and destabilizing activities, which clearly threaten the peace and security of the region. The Security Council’s inaction has emboldened the Israeli regime to continue its crimes against the oppressed Palestinian people, as well as its aggression and malicious activities against the countries in the region. The lack of accountability for such serious violations contributes to that impunity. The Security Council must uphold its Charter obligation to maintain international peace and security.”

   2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

9. “Long-standing Israeli policy on access restrictions against Gaza has egregiously impacted its economy, resulting in high unemployment, food insecurity and reliance on aid. As collective punishment against all its inhabitants, the continued blockade of Gaza constitutes a clear manifestation of a war crime and a crime against humanity. In accordance with international law, the blockade must be lifted immediately and completely. Furthermore, the Israeli regime’s destabilizing activities against countries of the region continue. The regime continues to violate Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity through its prolonged occupation of the Syrian Golan, as well as numerous attacks against civilian targets and civilian infrastructure within Syria, including the recent terrorist attacks against Damascus International Airport on 10 June.”

   2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

10. “The recent assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran Palestinian journalist, was in line with Israel’s long-running and well-documented campaign of harassment, intimidation and violence against journalists, with the ultimate goal of obscuring the atrocities committed by the Israeli regime against Palestinians. Meanwhile, the annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493) revealed that the Israeli regime continues to commit the most systematic and flagrant violations of children’s rights in the Middle East. In 2021 the regime murdered 86 Palestinian children and imprisoned 637 more. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is tragic. According to United Nations reports, nearly 2 million Palestinians are locked in, with the vast majority unable to access the rest of occupied Palestine or the outside world.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

11. “The situation in occupied Palestine remains dire, as the Israeli regime’s brutality and grave and systematic violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people continue unabated. According to a United Nations report, the Israeli regime continues to kill innocent people, including women and children, as well as seizing and demolishing Palestinian houses and forcibly evicting Palestinians from their homes. At the same time, in blatant violation of international law and the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the establishment of settlements in occupied Palestine continues.”

    2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source

12. “We note that the Syrian Government has welcomed this meeting and hope that the Director-General of the OPCW will do the same. Keeping in mind the Syrian Government’s cooperation and its fulfilment of its obligations under the Convention, we would expect the Security Council not to devote its meetings to the repetition of position and unfounded allegations against the Syrian Government, which is not conducive to Council efficiency.”

    2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source

13. “Syria has also agreed to extend the tripartite agreement between the Syrian Arab Republic, the OPCW and the United Nations Office for Project Services for six months, until 31 December 2022, in order to facilitate planning for the organization’s tasks and activities in Syria. The Government of Syria regularly provides information to the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW about the possession and use of chemical materials by some terrorist organizations as well as the fabrication of chemical incidents in order to blame the Syrian Army for such heinous acts. The proposed meeting in Damascus between the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Director-General of the OPCW is a proper move in the right direction, as it will the parties’ discussions forward.”

    2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source

14. “Politicizing the implementation of the Convention and exploiting the OPCW for politically driven national goals brings about major negative consequences for the Convention’s authority and credibility as well as those of the organization. Therefore, the OPCW must not be used to accomplish politically motivated national objectives. While Syria has fulfilled its obligations under the Convention and continues to cooperate with the OPCW, it has been subjected to such attempts by some State parties in recent years. We commend Syria’s efforts in submitting its 104th monthly report to the OPCW regarding activities in its territory related to the destruction of its chemical weapons and their production facilities on 15 July.”

    2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source

15. “As a major victim of the use of chemical weapons, Iran once again condemns in the strongest terms the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances. We believe that only the complete destruction and elimination of all chemical weapons on a global scale, as well as the implementation of all essential measures to prevent their production, can ensure that chemical weapons are never used again. Meanwhile, we call for the complete, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention as well as the preservation of the authority of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”

    2022-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9097 (2022) · source

16. “We recognize the critical importance of the Syrian Government’s efforts to fulfil its obligations under the Convention. We support the approach taken by the OPCW and Syria to the high-level dialogue and hope that this initiative will produce positive results. We welcome Syria’s submission of its 100th monthly report to the OPCW, on 16 March 2022, on activities on its territory related to the destruction of its chemical weapons and their production facilities Finally, we reiterate our recommendation that in order to improve the Council’s efficiency and create a positive environment conducive to a constructive dialogue between Syria and the OPCW, the Council’s deliberations on the chemical-weapons file should be less frequent and less repetitive.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

17. “We also emphasize that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, professional, credible and objective in order to establish the facts and reach evidence-based conclusions, and in so doing, it must strictly adhere to the provisions and procedures within the framework of the Convention. No deviation from the Convention shall be permitted. Syria has made genuine efforts to meet its Convention’s obligations and has proven its willingness to collaborate with the OPCW Technical Secretariat. However, it is disappointing that certain States parties to the CWC have politicized the Syrian chemical-weapons file, preventing the OPCW from confirming Syria’s compliance with its obligations, which could have resulted in constructive dialogue and cooperation with the country.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

18. “As a major victim of chemical weapons, Iran strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone and under any circumstances. Today is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which aims to protect humankind from the devastating repercussions and scourge of the use of chemical weapons. In this context, we reiterate our call for the full, effective, non-political and non-discriminatory implementation of the CWC and for preserving the authority of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as well. We believe that politicizing the implementation of the Convention and exploiting the OPCW for politically motivated agendas endangers the Convention’s credibility and the Organization’s authority.”

    2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9026 (2022) · source

19. “In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our principled position that issues concerning women and girls should be dealt with by the General Assembly and other United Nations bodies and that the Security Council should address only these issues if they are directly relevant to international peace and security.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

20. “Survivors’ access to justice must also be ensured. The current situation in Afghanistan has had a severe impact on Afghan women’s rights. According to the recent report of the Secretary-General on conflict- related sexual violence (S/2022/272), women and girls have been targeted as part of systematic and widespread violence, amid a concerted campaign to limit their participation in public and political life. Afghan women must be given their political and social rights, such as the right to education, work and political participation. We emphasize the importance of women’s empowerment and the promotion of their involvement in conflict prevention and resolution. The achievement of this noble goal is a shared responsibility, and we stand ready to support any genuine international effort in that direction.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

21. “We believe that putting an end to all armed conflicts is the most effective way to prevent such crimes. Unfortunately, as long as terrorism, violent extremism, foreign occupation and foreign interference persist, such a solution will remain elusive. The main threats to female security in our volatile region, the Middle East, are foreign occupation, foreign invasion and terrorism, which have no respect for women’s rights or lives. The situation of Palestinian women and girls is a clear case in point. While every effort should be made to prevent conflicts, other measures to prevent and respond to sexual violence must also be taken. In addition, sexual violence perpetrated in the midst of a conflict should not be treated with impunity. It is critical that we concentrate our efforts on bringing such perpetrators to justice.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

22. “In that regard, the four Geneva Conventions and their two Additional Protocols explicitly and implicitly condemn different forms of sexual violence as serious violations of humanitarian law in international and internal conflicts alike. Furthermore, numerous United Nations resolutions have condemned sexual violence against women in conflicts and highlighted perpetrators’ accountability. Therefore, it is necessary for all States and non-State parties to conflict to fully comply with their obligations under applicable international law, including the prohibition of all forms of sexual violence. Preventing and combating this inhumane practice requires a collective effort. That, however, will not be successful until its root causes — namely, the circumstances surrounding the occurrence of an armed conflict — are addressed.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

23. “I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate. I also thank the briefers for their briefings. Sexual violence is a heinous crime that is frequently used as a tactic of war and terrorism. In armed conflicts, sexual violence disproportionately affects women and girls, as well as people in vulnerable situations. Women and girls, unfortunately, are the main victims. Armed conflict also increases the risk of trafficking in persons, which unfairly targets women and children fleeing war while being forcibly moved. During armed conflicts, international humanitarian law prohibits all forms of sexual abuse against women and establishes protections for civilians, including women and girls.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

24. “The Security Council should address that issue only if it is directly related to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

25. “Palestinian women and girls continue to suffer as a result of the decades-long occupation and human rights violations, as well as the Israeli regime’s colonial and apartheid policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territory, all of which violate the basic rules of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In Afghanistan, the current situation has severely affected Afghan women’s rights, including their political and socioeconomic rights, such as the right to education, work and political participation. Afghan women’s rights must be respected. The Taliban should heed the international community’s call to protect human rights, particularly women’s rights. Finally, we restate our principled position that issues concerning women and girls are the responsibility of the General Assembly.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

26. “With that in mind, the Islamic Republic of Iran, since its establishment, has always considered the promotion of the cultural, social, economic and political status of women and girls as a key element in its policymaking, legislation and national planning. Despite the United States’ illegal and inhumane sanctions, which have negatively affected the financing and execution of the programmes planned by the Government, civil society and private sectors aimed at women’s advancement and empowerment, Iran has remarkable achievements in this area. In our fragile region, we continue to observe the devastation created by armed conflicts, violent extremism and foreign occupation and aggressions, as well as terrorist attacks targeting innocent civilians, including women and girls.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

27. “Numerous United Nations resolutions have highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment in armed-conflict prevention, resolution and post- conflict situations, as well as their greater efforts to maintain international peace and security. Given their important role, women’s political, social and economic empowerment is critical, as it enhances their resistance in times of crisis and encourages their participation in peace and reconciliation processes, as well as post- conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation initiatives. Promoting women’s rights, dignity and empowerment is among the prerequisites for the development of all societies.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

28. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. I also thank the briefers for their briefings. Today, the world is ravaged by miscellaneous humanitarian crises, including but not limited to armed conflicts, climate change and, recently, the coronavirus disease pandemic. At the same time, women play an undeniable role in dealing with such challenges, particularly those related to promoting dialogue and confidence in the peace and security process. It is a well-known fact that encouraging women to engage in the peace process increases the possibility of peace. As a result, their participation and inclusion in the peace process increase the efficiency of humanitarian assistance, improve civilian protection, contribute to the political resolution of disputes and the maintenance of long-term peace, and accelerate economic recovery.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

29. “Lastly, we stress the vital role of The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan and support the extension of its mandate. We consider that the situation requires a strong UNAMA mandate in order to help the people of Afghanistan and maintain peace and security in that country.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

30. “To that end, Iran continues to engage with all parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, to address different challenges facing that country. The Taliban needs to be responsive to the demands for the establishment of an inclusive Government that truly represents Afghanistan’s multi-ethnic society. The Taliban should also heed the international community’s call for the protection of human rights, particularly the rights of women and minorities. We continue to consult with Afghanistan’s neighbours, as well as regional and international partners, including the United Nations, in order to assist Afghanistan in achieving long-term peace, security and stability.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

31. “The United Nations recorded 152 attacks by the group in 16 provinces for the period from 19 August to 31 December 2021, compared to 20 attacks in five provinces during the same period in the previous year. The trend underlines the international community’s continued demand that the Taliban commit to fighting terrorism and ensure that Afghanistan is no longer a safe haven for terrorist groups like Da’esh and Al-Qaida, which have been responsible for heinous acts of terror, not only in Afghanistan, but throughout the region and beyond. Of equal importance, the international community should continue to emphasize the need to establish an inclusive and representative Government in Afghanistan. We expect the Taliban to take serious steps to ensure the Government’s true ethnic and political inclusivity.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

32. “We support the United Nations efforts to meet Afghanistan’s expanding humanitarian needs. As we have emphasized on several occasions, the frozen assets of Afghanistan belong to the Afghan people, and their release, which is critical to restoring the Afghan economy and saving lives, should not be politicized or conditional in any manner. Iran remains deeply concerned about terrorist activities in Afghanistan. According to the Secretary- General’s report, terrorism remains a major challenge in Afghanistan. Attacks claimed by or ascribed to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan have intensified and spread outside its previously focused locations in Kabul and eastern Afghanistan.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

33. “More than 20 million people, or half of the population, continue to be in critical need of assistance, and immediate action is required to avoid the economic collapse of the country. We are deeply concerned about the potentially disastrous ramifications of the situation for the region’s security and stability, particularly those of neighbouring countries. If the situation is not addressed effectively, the country’s socioeconomic collapse is possible, resulting in widespread destitution and a large influx of migrants into neighbouring countries that are already overburdened with hosting millions of refugees. We once again urge the international community, particularly donor countries, to meet their responsibilities to Afghanistan’s neighbours in order to assist refugees and displaced persons.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

34. “I thank Ms. Lyons for her briefing on the latest developments in Afghanistan. We take note of the recent report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security (S/2022/64). The report provides a good update on the United Nations activities in Afghanistan, including its humanitarian efforts. According to the report, the situation in Afghanistan has remained challenging, and Afghanistan is grappling with a growing humanitarian crisis, a major economic downturn, crippled banking and financial systems and challenges related to the establishment of an inclusive Government. The risks of a humanitarian calamity remain.”

    2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

35. “That objective has yet to be realized because the United States, as the only remaining possessor State party, is not complying with its obligations regarding the final extended deadline for the destruction of chemical weapons. Another stumbling block is the Convention’s lack of universality. If we are to achieve that great goal, the Israeli regime must be compelled to join the Convention immediately and without conditions.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

36. “It is equally important to note that the meetings of the Security Council on the chemical file should not be dedicated to the repetition of positions of Member States and discussions of unfounded allegations, given that the Syrian Government has made substantial progress in fulfilling its obligations under the Convention. It would therefore be wise for the Council to revisit the decision to continue to hold monthly meetings to discuss the Syrian chemical file. Such meetings undermine the Convention’s authority and the OPCW’s reputation, rather than achieving the Convention’s purposes. Only the thorough the destruction and elimination of all chemical weapons globally and the implementation of all essential measures to ensure that such weapons are not created in the first place can we be certain that chemical weapons will not be used again.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

37. “We welcome Syria’s ongoing cooperation with the OPCW, including the filing of its 98th report on 17 January 2022, relating to the destruction of chemical weapons and associated production facilities on its territory. Furthermore, during the past year, letters were exchanged between Syria’s Foreign Minister and the OPCWs Director-General in the context of the issues developed through years of collaborative work. The information provided by Syria to both the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Secretariat of the United Nations about the possession and use of chemical materials by terrorist organizations, as well as about the fabrication of chemical incidents to accuse the Syrian army, need to be taken up by the Council.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

38. “As a major victim of the most systematic use of chemical weapons, Iran once again expresses its strong opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances. We reiterate our call for the full, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the upholding of the authority of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and we stand ready to actively and constructively contribute to that end. We repeat, however, our concern about the serious effects of politicizing the Convention’s implementation on its authority and credibility. The OPCW must not be used to advance politically motivated national objectives. In the past couple of years, Syria has been experiencing such attempts by some State parties.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

39. “Iran will continue to support Syria’s efforts in countering the threat posed by terrorist groups, thus ensuring its unity and territorial integrity.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

40. “We believe that the effective exercise of sovereignty by the Syrian Government over all its territory is an important element in restoring stability and security to that country. In that regard, as reaffirmed by Security Council resolutions, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria must be respected. The Syrian Government has the legitimate and inherent right to counter terrorist activities on the territory under its jurisdiction, and any measure taken to counter terrorism must be coordinated with the Syrian Government. Counter-terrorism can be effective only once all States carry out their obligations fully and responsibly and refrain from using double standards or a selective approach.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

41. “It is deeply regrettable that those countries that constantly and repeatedly claim to pioneer human rights refrain from repatriating their own nationals, especially women and children, who are trapped in the appalling conditions in conflict zones. Considering the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters to the security and stability of the region, the Security Council must address their repatriation to their own countries as a matter of priority. Fighting terrorism must not be used as a pretext to violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. The continued occupation of parts of Syria is the main factor in creating conducive grounds for such terrorist activities in Syria and must be ended forthwith.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

42. “More importantly, the free movement of terrorist groups, including ISIS members, in territories under the illegitimate occupation of foreign forces in Syria and Iraq, as well as their transfer to other countries, threatens regional and international peace and security. We view the recent incident in that context. The Al-Hasakah incident clearly shows that the occupying force and its allies have been unable to restore security and order in the occupied areas. That has helped ISIS expand its influence in the region, thus jeopardizing the lives of the civilians living there. That incident reminds us once again that the presence of foreign terrorist fighters and their accompanying families in the conflict zone remains a growing source of insecurity and instability for the entire region.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

43. “I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting, and I also thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov for his informative briefing. The most recent attack on a prison in Al-Hasakah, which was claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), in Syria’s north-east, is an alarm bell indicating once again that ISIS, which is backed by certain States, remains a real threat to regional security and stability. Iran is closely monitoring the developments in the east of the Euphrates, especially in Al-Hasakah province. What we are witnessing today in Al-Hasakah is the result of the continued illegal occupation of parts of Syria by foreign forces, including the United States.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

44. “We call for the facilitation of the safe, voluntary and dignified return of the Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons and, at the same time, warn about attempts to discourage them from returning home, including by disseminating inaccurate information about current conditions in Syria.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

45. “It is also important to ensure that aid entering Syria through cross-border operations reaches the actual beneficiaries and does not fall into the hands of terrorist groups. In 2021, 10 Syrian detainees were released, thanks to the efforts of the Working Group on the Release of Detainees/Abductees, Handover of Bodies and Identification of Missing Persons, established by the Astana format. It was a positive development, which must continue in 2022 on a larger scale. Iran will continue to contribute to such efforts and urges all parties to cooperate in advancing that noble humanitarian objective.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

46. “Resolution 2585 (2021) was adopted with the aim of addressing the urgent needs of the people of Syria, a country in a situation of complex humanitarian emergency, as stated by the resolution. That has yet to happen. At the same time, the Syrian people are, in fact, the ones who should practically feel and, accordingly, confirm the usefulness of this resolution and the full realization of its objectives. We call for an increase in funding and allocation of humanitarian aid to cross-line operations in Syria. It is extremely disappointing that, due to the lack of cooperation by other sides, progress on the cross-line operations in areas not controlled by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic is much lower than expected.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

47. “As the Secretary-General has rightly stated, such activities are key to preventing a further increase in the number of people in need, as well as reducing immediate and protracted humanitarian needs and, therefore, reducing dependence on external assistance. Serious efforts are also needed for the removal of unilateral sanctions imposed on Syria. Those unlawful measures have prolonged the suffering of the people and adversely affected the work of international and national humanitarian agencies there. Given the dire humanitarian needs in Syria, where, according to United Nations reports, significant parts of the civilian infrastructure have been destroyed or are disintegrating, the Security Council must seriously push for the full, balanced and effective implementation of resolution 2585 (2021).”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

48. “Concurrently, the ongoing activities for the effective implementation of resolution 2585 (2021), particularly with respect to water, sanitation, health, education and shelter, as well as early recovery projects, must be redoubled and accelerated. We fully support the Secretary-General’s call to further expand early recovery efforts in Syria and share his view that such efforts are critical to the continued success of the humanitarian response in the country. In that context, the guarantors of the Astana format, in their meeting in December, called for improving the humanitarian situation in Syria and accordingly, urged the international community, the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies to enhance their assistance to the whole of Syria through early recovery and resilience projects.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

49. “The relatively calm situation in Syria in 2021 has further enabled the safe and dignified return of refugees and displaced persons and has accelerated reconstruction efforts. Yet, the suffering of the Syrian people continue and alleviating their anguish requires more efforts in various areas. Obviously, nothing is more important and urgent than ensuring Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. That can be done through ending the occupation of Syria and the aggressions of the Israeli regime against Syria, confronting threats posed by terrorists, as well as removing unlawful inhumane sanctions against the Syrian people.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

50. “We welcome the submission by Syria of its ninety- seventh monthly report on its activities related to the destruction of chemical weapons and their production facilities. We also note the recent finalization of a six- month extension of the Tripartite Agreement between the United Nations Office for Project Services, the OPCW and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Islamic Republic of Iran once again calls for ensuring the independent, impartial and professional work of the OPCW.”

    2022-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8943 (2022) · source