Urgent.. Arab countries and…"Astana track" They agree to stop military operations in Syria
The foreign ministers of a number of Arab countries and the Astana process stressed the necessity of stopping military operations in Syria in preparation for launching an inclusive political process, based on UN Security Council Resolution No. 2254, that puts an end to the military escalation that leads to the shedding of more blood of defenseless innocents and prolongs the crisis. It preserves the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria, protects it from sliding into chaos and terrorism, and guarantees the voluntary return of refugees. And the displaced.
This came in the joint statement issued by the meeting of foreign ministers of Arab countries with their counterparts in the countries participating in the Astana process, today, Saturday. , in Doha, to discuss the situation in Syria, especially the recent developments.
The foreign ministers of each country participated in the meeting from the Arab countries. Qatar and Saudi Arabia The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Iraq, while the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Turkey, and a representative of the Russian Federation participated in the Astana process.
The participants stressed, in the joint statement, that the continuation of the Syrian crisis constitutes a dangerous development for the country’s safety and regional and international security, which requires all parties to strive to find a political solution to the Syrian crisis. It leads to stopping military operations and protecting civilians from the repercussions of this crisis.
They also agreed on the importance of strengthening joint international efforts to increase humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, and ensuring its sustainable and unhindered access to all Affected areas.
The attendees affirmed the continuation of consultation and close coordination between them in order to contribute effectively to finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis. In order to achieve the aspirations of the Syrian people for security, stability and justice, as well as strengthening efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability in the region.
At the end of the meeting, the attendees heard a briefing from the envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The United Nations went to Syria “Geir Pedersen”, and affirmed their support for the United Nations efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis on the basis of the UN Security Council resolution.
