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Takht-Ravanchi

lines on the record: 330
first: 1996-04-15
most recent: 2022-07-19
sittings or episodes: 49
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“In a statement made during her recent visit to Tehran on 18 May, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights emphasized the illegality of such inhumane measures, asserting that States have an obligation under international human rights law to ensure that any activity under their jurisdiction or control does not result in human rights violations. In that regard, she called on sanctioning States, particularly the United States, to observe the principles and norms of international law and lift all unilateral measures, in particular in areas that affect the human rights and lives of all the people in Iran.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Some patients, particularly children with rare diseases, even died as a result of import restrictions on medicine and medical supplies — a heartbreaking reality. As a result of Iran’s submission to the International Court of Justice on 3 October 2018, the Court unanimously issued an order on provisional measures requiring the United States to remove any sanction on the importation of humanitarian goods. The Court also ordered the United States to make sure that all necessary permits and authorizations are in place and that payment and other financial activities linked to humanitarian goods and services are not restricted. Unfortunately, the United States has not only failed to comply with the Court’s order, but also defied it by imposing additional sanctions, particularly during the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“In that context, a reference can be made to the Security Council’s silence over the Israeli regime’s persistent, well-documented and irrefutable atrocities, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, committed against the Palestinian people. Unilateral coercive measures are employed by certain States as a method of war to starve innocent civilians. Those international wrongful acts violate the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We believe that countries that impose unilateral coercive measures, including sanctions, as a State policy should be held accountable for such crimes. For decades, Iran has been the target of the most severe economic and financial sanctions of the United States, directly endangering the lives of Iran’s most vulnerable population, including children, the elderly and patients.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this high-level open debate. I also thank the briefers for their insightful briefings. Accountability and justice for serious violations of basic rules of international law, particularly those accepted and recognized as peremptory norms and that serve as the foundation of the international legal order, are essential in the maintenance of international peace and security, while States have the primary legal obligation to adhere to international law and prevent the commission of such atrocities, as well as their prosecution. Meanwhile, serious violations of international law continue with impunity, and the Security Council has at times failed to uphold its responsibilities in that regard.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Sixthly, it is of paramount importance that the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, demands that the conflicting parties honour their obligations and respect international humanitarian law, in order to spare civilians from further hardships.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, it is necessary to ensure that international humanitarian law is respected, particularly the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, which serve as the cornerstone of the legal framework for the protection of civilians. Fifthly, in order to protect civilians, military intervention, including blockade and foreign occupation, must come to an end. Furthermore, the achievement of a long-term political solution is the only way to keep civilians safe from harm and suffering. In this regard, States must fulfil their obligations under international law to prevent and resolve conflicts peacefully.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In Syria, continuing occupation, terrorism and unilateral sanctions have displaced millions of people, damaged infrastructure, limited access to vital resources and disrupted the trade and supply of food and agricultural products. Against that backdrop, I would like to emphasize the following points. First, humanitarian assistance must not be politicized under any circumstances. Secondly, it is crucial to provide protection during armed conflicts, particularly for those who are most vulnerable, such as women and children. In that regard, unilateral sanctions, which hamper humanitarian aid delivery in various ways, must be lifted immediately. Thirdly, all medical and humanitarian personnel must be protected.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“According to the Secretary-General’s report, attacks against schools, hospitals, telecommunications infrastructure, roads, factories, houses and other civilian objects in Yemen have resulted in acute food insecurity, which has worsened, with an 8 per cent increase in the number of people in need compared to early 2021. Similarly, the humanitarian situation in Palestine has deteriorated as a result of the Israeli regime’s decades of occupation and apartheid policies. The systematic mass killing of civilians, including women and children, continues, with the occupied Palestinian territory having the highest number of injured health-care workers in the world. In Gaza, infrastructure has been damaged, and Palestinians have been deprived of basic services due to the illegal blockade.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The coronavirus disease pandemic has also exacerbated human suffering and placed additional strains on already overburdened health-care systems. According to the report, vaccines have helped many parts of the world control the pandemic; however, their distribution remains deeply unequal. Nearly 3 billion people are still waiting for their first shot, many of whom live in conflict areas with weakened health systems. Climate change has exacerbated conflict-related vulnerabilities, such as food insecurity. In addition, sanctions on humanitarian activities, including the obstruction of humanitarian access, bring about negative consequences for civilians in need. Conflicts have had devastating effects on our volatile region of the Middle East, where international humanitarian law is being flagrantly violated.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The protection of civilians in armed conflicts is a fundamental principle of international humanitarian law. However, the international community is bearing witness to non-compliance with international humanitarian law and a lack of accountability for grave violations thereof. According to the Secretary-General’s recent report (S/2022/381), armed conflicts continue to be characterized by high numbers of deaths, injuries and displacements of civilians, as well as significant damage to and deterioration of critical infrastructure for water, sanitation, electricity and health services. Deprivation and hunger also run rampant. Moreover, medical and humanitarian workers continue to be targeted in different parts of the world.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Moreover, the illegal presence of foreign forces in parts of Syria, which has created ideal conditions for terrorist activities, must end immediately. Finally, we support the initiatives to facilitate the repatriation of refugees and internally displaced persons and are willing to provide assistance to ensure the success of such endeavours. Any initiative on Syria must be supported by the Syrian Government and the United Nations and respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we commend the Syrian Government’s efforts in facilitating the passage of a fourth United Nations convoy from Aleppo to north-west Syria earlier this week. We also welcome the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs’ three-day visit to Syria on 17 May, as well as her meeting with Syrian officials. We reaffirm our commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence, as well as its efforts to combat terrorism. We strongly condemn Israel’s continued occupation of the Syrian Golan, as well as its repeated violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, particularly those that are targeting civilians and civilian objects. We demand that the Security Council hold that regime accountable for such acts of aggression and malice.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Under the current circumstances, the provision of humanitarian aid is critical, and political circumstances should not be allowed to prevent the delivery of humanitarian aid. In that context, full respect for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national unity must be observed. We also reiterate that the cross-border aid delivery mechanism is an exceptional temporary measure imposed by certain circumstances and that humanitarian aid to those in need must be delivered in cooperation and coordination with the Syrian Government and from within the Syrian territory. That will help prevent aid from being diverted to terrorist groups. We applaud Syria’s Government, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners for continuing to expand the scope and frequency of humanitarian relief operations.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, those illegal measures have also hampered the Syrian Government’s ability to achieve economic and social stability and improve the living conditions of Syrians. It is irresponsible, immoral and illegal under international law to use unilateral sanctions to starve Syrian civilians. Those illegal and destructive measures must end immediately. Claiming to care about the difficult humanitarian situation in Syria while backing and imposing unilateral sanctions against the Syrian people is hypocritical. We support the Syrian Government’s full cooperation with the United Nations and the numerous humanitarian organizations involved in cross-line aid delivery as a safe and legal method to help the people in need.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the briefers for their statements. Conflict, foreign intervention, terrorism, and occupation have wreaked havoc on the Syrian people for more than a decade. In recent years, unilateral sanctions have also exacerbated the economic and humanitarian crises in Syria. Despite the fact that resolution 2585 (2021) supports early-recovery and reconstruction projects, as well as the provision of basic services, the continued unilateral sanctions have unfortunately stymied the resolution’s implementation, impeding Syria’s reconstruction efforts and hampering humanitarian aid delivery in various ways, even delaying the return of refugees and displaced persons.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In that context, full adherence to international law, particularly the 1949 Geneva Conventions, is essential. Furthermore, United Nations sanctions should not be imposed in such a way as to jeopardize global food security. All parties to a conflict must respect and protect all medical and humanitarian personnel. When providing humanitarian assistance, the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence must also be observed. Finally, we support the efforts and leadership of the United Nations in addressing the problems related to food insecurity. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The illegal blockade of Gaza, which severely limits the Palestinian people’s right to food, must be lifted as soon as possible. In Syria, continuing occupation, terrorism and unilateral sanctions have displaced millions of people, disrupted trade and the supply of food and agricultural inputs, damaged infrastructure and limited access to vital resources. Unilateral coercive measures violate basic human rights, including the right to food, resulting in food insecurity. Unfortunately, certain States continue to use those unlawful actions, prohibited under international humanitarian law, as a weapon to starve the population of targeted countries. We believe that food supply and chain processes must not be disrupted in any way, even during armed conflicts.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me say a few words about the situation of food security in our region. In Afghanistan, there are 22 million people who are food insecure and in desperate need of assistance. Iran is collaborating with international organizations to address Afghanistan’s specific food security situation. Under the current challenging circumstances, the international community is expected to assist the Afghan people in overcoming its current difficulties. In another hotspot in our region, acute food insecurity in Yemen worsened in early 2022, with an 8 per cent increase in the number of people in need as compared to early 2021. Equally important is the humanitarian situation in Palestine, which has deteriorated due to decades of occupation and apartheid policies under the Israeli regime.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Those figures point to a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation around the world. Food insecurity, climate change, the coronavirus disease pandemic and the negative effects of various international conflicts all affect many countries, including Iran, which has also been suffering from United States sanctions for more than four decades. Furthermore, hosting several million refugees has put a strain on Iran’s economy, including its food supply. It is incumbent upon the United Nations, the international community and international donors to honour their commitments and provide refugees based in Iran with the required technical and financial assistance. The entire world is being affected by food shortages; however, there is no doubt that Africa is suffering very much from food insecurity.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Food insecurity and conflict are inextricably linked. Disruption in supply chains, mass displacement of people, increased pressure on limited natural and economic resources and decreased resilience of affected populations constitute long-term effects of conflicts. According to the Global Report on Food Crises for 2022, acute food insecurity has increased significantly over the past six years. In 2021, nearly 193 million people in 53 countries were acutely food insecure and in need of immediate assistance, including nearly 40 million people in 36 countries who were in emergency or worse conditions. According to the same report, conflict is still the leading cause of food insecurity for 139 million people in 24 countries who faced a crisis or worsening conditions in 2021.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We strongly condemn the Israeli regime’s repeated violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we call on the Security Council to hold it accountable for such acts of aggression and malice, as well as its blatant threats to use force against other countries of the region, thereby endangering regional peace and security. The war on terrorism must not be used to undermine Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The illegal presence of foreign forces in parts of Syria, which has created ideal conditions for terrorist activities, must end immediately. We are maintaining our contacts with the Syrian Government, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria and our partners in the Astana format in order to help end the crisis and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people as soon as possible.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“It must be a fully Syrian-led and Syrian-owned effort and the United Nations role should be limited to facilitation. We are looking forward to the next meeting of the Committee, which will be held in the second half of May. We hope that by working efficiently, independently and without outside intervention, the Constitutional Committee will produce positive results. The Syrian crisis cannot be resolved without putting an end to the occupation and uprooting the terrorist threats. We once again reaffirm our commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence and its efforts to combat terrorism.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“We support the initiatives to facilitate the repatriation of refugees and internally displaced persons and are willing to provide assistance for the success of such endeavours. After more than a decade of conflict in Syria, it has become evident that only one solution exists. That is a Syrian-led, Syrian-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations. We support the continuation of inter-Syrian talks in Geneva. We warmly welcome the convening of the Constitutional Committee’s seventh session. We also commend Mr. Pedersen’s efforts to streamline the process. We reiterate that the Committee must work in strict accordance with its terms of reference and rules of procedure, free from outside interference or pressure, and with no artificial timetables.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Syrian Government, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners to expand the scope and frequency of humanitarian relief operations on a continued basis. In that context, we salute the United Nations agencies for successfully completing the third cross-line delivery to Sarmada since the adoption of resolution 2585 (2021). We reiterate our call for ending the plunder by foreign forces of Syria’s natural resources, particularly oil and agricultural products. Such criminal acts not only violate Syrian territorial sovereignty, the relevant Security Council resolutions and the Charter of the United Nations, they also have a negative impact on efforts and measures aimed at restoring the Syrian economy.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“As the Secretary-General emphasized in his report, the current humanitarian relief efforts should focus on supporting early-recovery and reconstruction projects, ensuring the continuous operation of water, electricity, education and medical facilities and the provision of basic services, as mandated in resolution 2585 (2021). The Security Council must therefore work diligently to ensure that resolution 2585 (2021) is properly implemented in a balanced and effective manner, particularly in terms of early-recovery projects and the lifting of unilateral sanctions. At the same time, political conditions should not be allowed to block early-recovery projects or humanitarian assistance.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“The illegal measures have had disastrous consequences for every aspect of people’s lives and run counter to resolution 2585 (2021), relating to early-recovery projects. In his report, the Secretary-General called for waiving sanctions that are preventing access to critical health supplies, coronavirus disease-related medical assistance and food. In that context, it is essential that the ongoing technical dialogue on sanctions and humanitarian operations in Syria among the relevant Member States and humanitarian actors provide solutions to the challenges that a number of humanitarian actors in the country face in ensuring adequate and reliable access to financial services.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their information. Since the conflict began more than a decade ago, Syria’s humanitarian needs have reached an all-time high. The recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/330) indicates that 14.6 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, an increase of 1.2 million from 2021. According to the report, acute and rapid economic downturns, as well as climate-related effects, have emerged as major new drivers of humanitarian needs. The current economic crisis has affected civilians across the country, particularly children, women, the elderly and those with disabilities. Given the dire humanitarian situation, it is more vital than ever to end the unilateral coercive measures against the Syrian people.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“They are regarded as war crimes under international law, and the perpetrators of those crimes must be brought to justice without further delay. The Security Council must therefore shoulder its obligation to uphold its mandate under the Charter of the United Nations for maintaining international peace and security and hold Israel accountable through all legal means at its disposal. It must also make certain that war crimes are not overlooked. Finally, the representative of the Israeli regime has resorted to lies and misused this platform once again today to make bogus claims against my country, which we categorically reject. The baseless claims are designed simply to divert attention from the Israeli regime’s ongoing aggression against Palestine and other countries in the region.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We condemn Israel’s malevolent policies and destabilizing activities in the region, which are a real threat to peace and security. The conflict in Palestine can be resolved only if the occupation ends and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are fully recognized, restored and protected, resulting in the full restoration of Palestinian sovereignty over the entirety of Palestine. However, that will not be achieved until the Security Council’s inaction is no longer an option. The Council’s current stance has only encouraged and emboldened the Israeli regime to perpetuate its occupation and atrocities against the oppressed people of Palestine. The atrocities are well documented and irrefutable.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We warn about the severe consequences of such a reckless and dangerous escalation in assaults on religious sensitivities. The current alarming trend must be tackled immediately and seriously. If a tragedy with far-reaching effects is to be averted, the historic and legal status of these sacred sites must be preserved and protected under international law. We call on the international community to take the necessary precautionary measures to protect the Al-Aqsa Mosque, including its cultural heritage, from attacks by Israeli occupation forces and extremist settlers. In the meantime, the Israeli regime has continued its destabilizing and malicious activities in the region by violating Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and threatening openly to use force against other countries in the region.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“United Nations reports indicate that in the first three months of 2022 the Israeli regime continued its oppressive and expansionist policies and unlawful criminal practices in the occupied Palestinian territory, killing innocent people, including women and children, requisitioning Palestinians’ property, seizing and demolishing their homes and forcibly evicting them. In addition, as a collective punishment of the innocent people of Gaza, the inhumane blockade continues. That is a crime against humanity, a violation of all international laws and norms and a serious threat to international peace and security. Any sacrilege or desecration of Muslim holy sites or offence to the feelings of Muslims around the world is repulsive and should not be tolerated.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The situation in occupied Palestine has deteriorated, as Israel’s apartheid policies and brutalities against the Palestinian people continue unabated and with no accountability. The Israeli regime commits its atrocities in full view of the international community, knowing quite well that it will not face any consequences. We strongly condemn the recent incursions of Israeli occupation forces and extremist settlers within the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, which violated the Mosque’s sanctity and rites of worship and constituted a brazen provocation with regard to Muslim feelings. More than 200 Palestinians have been injured and hundreds detained as a result of recent raids and attacks by Israeli occupation forces.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We support the continuation of intra-Syrian negotiations in Geneva, which are now taking place under the auspices of the Syrian Constitutional Committee. In that context, we welcome Mr. Pedersen’s continued efforts to bring the negotiations to a successful conclusion. There is no alternative to pursuing a Syrian-led and-owned settlement, with United Nations assistance, one that is free from outside influence and pressure and has no artificial deadlines. We maintain contacts with the Syrian Government, the United Nations Special Envoy and our partners in the Astana format in order to end the crisis and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people as soon as possible.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“The Syrian crisis cannot be resolved without ending the occupation and uprooting the terrorist threats. Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be jeopardized in the name of fighting terrorism. All occupying and uninvited foreign forces, including those of the United States, must therefore leave the country immediately and without any conditions. We strongly condemn the Israeli regime’s repeated violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Israeli attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Syria on 7 March constitute clear violations of international humanitarian law. We call on the Security Council to hold this regime accountable for such acts of aggression and malice, as well as for its blatant threats to use force against other countries of the region, thus endangering regional peace and security.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Those illegal and disruptive measures must end immediately. Claiming to care about the difficult humanitarian situation in Syria while backing unilateral sanctions against the Syrian people is extremely hypocritical. The Security Council must work diligently to ensure that resolution 2585 (2021) is properly implemented in a balanced and effective manner, particularly in terms of early recovery projects and the lifting of unilateral sanctions. We once again condemn the robbery of the Syrian people’s natural resources, particularly oil and agricultural products, in areas occupied by foreign forces. That criminal act is an obvious violation of Syrian territorial sovereignty, relevant Security Council resolutions and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Syria’s humanitarian situation remains alarming. The United Nations estimates that 14.6 million Syrians need humanitarian aid. This represents a 9 per cent increase over 2021. The coronavirus disease pandemic has exacerbated the country’s already fragile humanitarian situation. Given this dire humanitarian situation and the fact that significant parts of Syrian civilian infrastructure have been destroyed, the imposition of unilateral coercive measures on the Syrian people has had disastrous consequences on all aspects of their lives and runs counter to certain aspects of resolution 2585 (2021) relating to early recovery projects, which are critical to strengthening Syrians’ resilience and allowing displaced people to return home. Those measures have also impacted the efforts of national and international organizations in Syria.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“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. We reiterate our call on the Security Council to optimize its meetings on Syria. Dedicating one monthly meeting of the Council to the repetition of positions and unfounded allegations against the Syrian Government is not conducive to efficiency in the Security Council.”
2022-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8990 (2022) · source
“In addition, Syria regularly provides information to the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW and the Secretariat of the United Nations about the possession and use of chemical weapons by some terrorist organizations, as well as the fabrication of chemical incidents. The Syrian army is then blamed for those heinous acts. Recently, in Idlib governorate, members of the terrorist group Al-Nusra fabricated a chemical incident. Mindful of the disastrous and horrific repercussions of the systematic use of chemical weapons by Saddam Hussein, Iraq’s ex-dictator, during his aggression against our country, Iran reiterates its opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere, at any time and under any circumstances.”
2022-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8990 (2022) · source
“Politicizing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and exploiting the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for politically driven national goals has major negative consequences for the Convention’s authority and credibility, as well as those of the organization. We reiterate our call for the complete, effective and non-discriminatory implementation of the Convention, as well as the preservation of the authority of the OPCW. Syria has complied with its obligations under the Convention and continues to cooperate with the OPCW, submitting its 99th report on operations linked to the destruction of chemical weapons and associated production sites on its territory, on 17 January.”
2022-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8990 (2022) · source
“It must be a truly Syrian-led and Syrian- owned endeavour, with the role of the United Nations limited to facilitating that process. The free movement of terrorist groups, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, in Syria’s territory, where foreign forces are illegally present, as well as their transfer to other countries, endanger regional and international peace and security. The fight against terrorism cannot be used as an excuse to undermine Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The illegal presence of foreign forces in parts of Syria, which has provided favourable conditions for terrorist activities in Syria, must end immediately. Iran continues to support Syria’s efforts to tackle terrorist threats and preserve its unity and territorial integrity.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“We call on the Security Council to hold that regime accountable for those acts of aggression and other malign activities, as well as its open threats to use force against other countries in the region, jeopardizing regional peace and security. The Astana format will continue its efforts to bring the crisis to an end and alleviate the sufferings of the Syrian people. In support of those efforts, the Foreign Ministers of the Astana guarantors will meet on 10 March. We commend Mr. Pedersen’s recent visit to Damascus and support his ongoing efforts to hold the Constitutional Committee’s next meeting, which is scheduled for 21 March. We underscore once more that the Committee must work in strict conformity with its terms of reference and rules of procedure, without any outside influence or pressure or any artificial deadlines.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“We condemn the robbery of the Syrian people’s natural resources, particularly oil and agricultural products, in areas controlled by foreign forces, and recognize the Government’s legitimate right to combat such criminal acts. More importantly, Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity continue to be significantly violated by the unlawful presence of foreign forces, including those of the United States. We strongly condemn the Israeli regime’s repeated violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Israel’s recent attacks in Syria, which targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure, constitute flagrant violations of international humanitarian law.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“Given the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, where major portions of civilian infrastructure have been destroyed, the Security Council must work diligently to ensure that resolution 2585 (2021) is fully implemented in a balanced and effective manner, especially in terms of early-recovery projects and the lifting of unilateral sanctions. We fully support the Secretary-General’s call for further expanding early- recovery operations in Syria, and agree that such initiatives are crucial to the sustained success of the humanitarian response in the country. It is particularly disheartening that due to a lack of collaboration by other parties, progress on cross-line operations in areas not controlled by the Government has been far less than envisaged.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Msuya for their briefings. The Syrian people continue to face numerous challenges, and meeting them requires hard work in a multitude of sectors. Nothing is more important or urgent than ending the unilateral coercive measures that have harmed the Syrian people to a point where they have been deprived of their basic human rights, including the right to medicine, health care, food, water, electricity and communications. Those illegal measures have a negative impact on the delivery of life-saving humanitarian supplies Where they are needed most.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“The resolution must be implemented fully, effectively and in a balanced manner, particularly with respect to the early recovery projects and the removal of unilateral sanctions. We once again reject separatist activities and illegitimate self-rule initiatives in Syria, and condemn any effort to support those illegal measures. The Syrian crisis must be settled peacefully and in accordance with the principles of international law, particularly the principle of full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to support the Government and people of Syria in their efforts to restore the unity and territorial integrity of their country.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“We emphasize again that the Committee must work in full accordance with its terms of reference and rules of procedure, without any external interference or pressure and without setting any artificial deadline for its work or any other conditions of a similar nature. Ultimately, it must be a truly Syrian-led and Syrian- owned effort and the role of the United Nations must be exclusively to facilitate that process. Iran will continue to make its serious contribution to the efforts related to the release of detainees and, in that regard, urges all parties to cooperate towards the realization of that noble humanitarian endeavour. The unanimous adoption of resolution 2585 (2021) last year was an important development.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Moreover, the guarantors of the Astana format, in a joint statement following their meeting in December, condemned continuing Israeli military attacks in Syria, which violate international law, international humanitarian law and the sovereignty of Syria and neighbouring countries, as well as endangering stability and security in the region, and called for their cessation. They also considered the abuses of civil aircraft by the Israeli regime as a cover for its aggressions on Syrian territory to be a stark violation of international regulations, endangering the lives of civilians. On the political track, as was conveyed to Mr. Pedersen during his recent visit to Tehran, Iran supports his ongoing efforts aimed at holding the Constitutional Committee’s next meeting soon.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“The Syrian crisis has no military solution and cannot come to an end without bringing its occupation to an end, restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity and confronting the threat of terrorism. To that end, all occupying and uninvited foreign forces must leave Syria without any precondition or further delay. Additionally, the Council must strongly condemn the holding of the recent provocative meeting of the Israeli Cabinet in the occupied Syrian Golan and its stated intent to build two new settlements there. The Council must compel the Israeli regime to end the occupation of the Syrian Golan. As has recently been stated by the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries, any actions aimed at changing the legal and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan are null and void and have no legal effect.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“During 2021, Syria witnessed a relatively calm military situation and a gradual return of refugees and displaced persons. At the same time, Syria’s bilateral relations with some countries have improved. Likewise, the convening of the fifth and sixth meetings of the Constitutional Committee, despite the challenges, have raised hopes for the convergence of views among the parties. Despite such significant developments, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria continue to be seriously violated, either through the occupation or by the aggressions of the Israeli regime and terrorist activities. As such, the sufferings of the Syrian people resulting from occupation and aggression, as well as the imposition of unlawful and inhumane sanctions, continue.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8955 (2022) · source
“Recently we hosted a high-level delegation from the Taliban and exchanged views with them along the lines I have elaborated on, particularly on the need for the establishment of an inclusive Government in Afghanistan that truly represents the multi-ethnic Afghan society. We will also continue our consultations with Afghanistan’s neighbours as well as regional and international partners, including the United Nations, to help bring durable peace, security and stability to Afghanistan.”
2022-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8954 (2022) · source