Qatar, Arab and Islamic nations reaffirm support for Syria's security, unity and sovereignty
The ministers affirmed, in a joint statement, their support for Syria's security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their rejection of all foreign interventions in its internal affairs.
They welcomed the agreement reached to end the crisis in As-Suwayda Governorate and emphasised the necessity of its implementation to safeguard Syria's unity and its citizens, prevent bloodshed, and ensure the protection of civilians, as well as the sovereignty of the state and the rule of law.
They also welcomed the commitment of the Syrian President HE Ahmad Al Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in As-Suwayda, and supported all efforts to restore security and uphold the rule of law and state authority across As-Suwayda and all Syrian territory, while rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and attempts to stir up division and hatred.
The ministers condemned repeated Israeli attacks against the Syrian Arab Republic, and rejected them as blatant violations of international law and egregious assaults on Syria's sovereignty. These attacks undermine Syria's security, stability, unity, territorial integrity, and the safety of its citizens, and obstruct the government's efforts to build a new Syria that meets the aspirations and choices of its brotherly people.
They stressed that Syria's security and stability are essential pillars of regional peace and a shared priority.
The joint statement also called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the rebuilding process, and urged the UN Security Council to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all hostile Israeli actions against Syria and interference in its affairs, and enforcing Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
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