The United Nations stresses the need to support and ensure a comprehensive political transition in Syria

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, stressed the need for the support of the international community to ensure that any political transition in Syria is comprehensive and meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people in all their diversity. He also stressed the need to restore Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity..

This came in an official statement issued by Guterres today. He said that the future of Syria is a matter for the Syrians to decide, pointing out that his special envoy, Geir Pedersen, will work with them to achieve this goal in the next stage..

He stated that there is much work to be done to ensure an orderly political transition to renewed institutions.

He reiterated his call for calm and to avoid violence at this sensitive time, “with a commitment to protecting the rights of all Syrians, without discrimination.”“.

The Secretary-General’s statement stressed the need to respect the sanctity of buildings, diplomatic and consular missions, and employees in all circumstances, in accordance with international law.

He announced that the United Nations “will honor the memory of those who bore the brunt of the conflict in Syria,” stressing that the international organization will continue its commitment to helping Syrians build a country where “reconciliation, justice, freedom and prosperity are common realities for all.”“.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations concluded his statement by saying, “This is the path to sustainable peace in Syria.”“.