🇸🇾 Syria - Minister for Foreign Affairs Addresses UN General Debate, 77th Session (English) | #UNGA
Summary
TLDRThe Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs addresses the UN General Assembly, condemning international conflicts and the rise of terrorism, which he attributes to hegemonic attempts and the exploitation of resources. He criticizes the use of 'smart sanctions' as collective punishment and highlights the Syrian people's resilience against a decade of war and foreign interference. The Minister calls for a multipolar world order under the UN Charter, denounces Israeli aggression against Palestine, and emphasizes the need for international cooperation to combat terrorism while respecting state sovereignty.
Takeaways
- 🕊️ The Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the critical and dangerous state of international relations, marked by conflicts, wars, and threats to peace and security.
- 🌍 The script highlights the global challenges of terrorism, chaos, and climate change, affecting the economy and food security, as a result of hegemonic attempts by some countries.
- 🏹 The Syrian government views the war against Syria as an attempt by the West to maintain global control, which has failed but caused significant pain to the Syrian people.
- 🛡️ The Minister condemns the use of 'smart sanctions' as a form of collective punishment against nations resisting foreign agendas.
- 🇸🇾 The Syrian government supports the Palestinian cause for an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital and the right of refugees to return under international law.
- 🚨 The script denounces Israeli practices in the Palestinian territories, including settlements and aggression, as crimes that should be held accountable.
- 💣 The Syrian government accuses Israel of supporting terrorist organizations and repeatedly targeting civilian installations, undermining regional peace and security.
- 🏳️ The Syrian state has called for national reconciliation and amnesty for certain terrorist crimes, excluding those leading to deaths, to promote unity and stability.
- 🗳️ Syria held democratic elections for local councils, demonstrating popular participation and support for democracy and decentralization.
- 🤝 The Syrian government supports international efforts for peace, such as the Astana agreement and the Tehran Summit, while condemning unilateral actions by Turkey.
- 💔 The script outlines the severe humanitarian and economic crisis in Syria, caused by terrorism and unilateral coercive measures, with direct and indirect losses in the oil and gas sectors estimated at 107 billion USD.
Q & A
What is the current critical situation in international relations as described by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic?
-The Minister described a critical and dangerous point in international relations characterized by conflicts, wars, threats to international peace and security, the rise of terrorism, chaos, and challenges to the global economy and food security.
What accusations does the Minister make against some countries regarding their actions in international affairs?
-The Minister accuses some countries of attempting to impose their hegemony, hoarding resources and wealth, and implementing rigid agendas, including by investing in terrorism, imposing lethal weapons, and disregarding international law.
How does the Minister describe the impact of 'smart sanctions' on the Syrian people?
-The Minister views 'smart sanctions' as methods for collective punishment and killing against people supporting their homeland, particularly by undermining access to medication, food, fuel, and basic goods.
What is the Minister's stance on the war against Syria and its implications for the Syrian people?
-The Minister asserts that the war against Syria was an attempt by the West to maintain control over the world and has resulted in organized terrorism, illegal military interference, and economic siege, causing immense suffering for the Syrian people.
What does the Minister demand in terms of accountability for Israeli practices in the region?
-The Minister calls for accountability for Israeli crimes, including massacres, military aggression against Palestinian territories, and settlement policies, and demands that those responsible be held accountable.
What is the Syrian government's position on the Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights?
-The Syrian government maintains that the occupation of the Golan Heights by Israel is illegal and insists on its right to recover the entire territory up to the 1967 border, as guaranteed by international law and UN resolutions.
What measures has the Syrian government taken to promote national reconciliation and social cohesion?
-The Syrian government has issued 21 amnesty decrees, including one by President Bashar al-Assad for terrorist crimes committed by Syrians, excluding those leading to deaths, as part of efforts to ensure national reconciliation and social agreement.
How does the Minister describe the impact of the crisis on Syria's status before 2011?
-The Minister notes that before the crisis, Syria was one of the safest, most prosperous, and stable countries in the world, self-sufficient, and able to meet the needs of its people in various areas such as education, health, and public services.
What is the Syrian government's position on the Russian military operation in Ukraine?
-The Syrian government supports Russia's right to defend itself and secure its national territory, viewing the Russian Federation as defending justice and the rights of humanity against unipolar hegemony.
What are the Minister's views on the role of the special Envoy for Syria in facilitating inter-Syrian dialogue?
-The Minister believes the special Envoy should play a facilitative role in the inter-Syrian dialogue process, ensuring Syrian ownership and adherence to the mandate in accordance with the UN Charter.
What is the Syrian government's stance on unilateral coercive measures imposed by Western states?
-The Syrian government condemns unilateral coercive measures, or economic sanctions, imposed by Western states, considering them a form of economic terrorism with brutal and inhumane consequences on the Syrian people.
Outlines
🌍 International Relations and Conflicts
The speaker, representing the Syrian Arab Republic, addresses the General Assembly, acknowledging the critical state of international relations marked by conflicts, wars, and threats to peace and security. They criticize certain countries for imposing hegemony, hoarding resources, and supporting terrorism, which has led to the destruction of states and loss of innocent lives. The speaker emphasizes the need for a multi-polar world order under the UN Charter, and highlights the Syrian people's struggle against terrorism and economic sanctions, which they view as collective punishment.
🏭 Israeli Aggression and Palestinian Support
The paragraph discusses the escalating military aggression against Palestinian territories, including civilian attacks, settlement policies, and racial discrimination. The speaker condemns these actions as crimes and calls for accountability. They express solidarity with the Palestinian people in their fight for an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital and the right of return for refugees. The speaker also addresses Israel's occupation of the Syrian Golan, accusing Israel of human rights violations, supporting terrorist organizations, and plundering natural resources. They assert Syria's right to defend its land and people and call for an end to Israel's occupation.
🕊️ National Reconciliation and Syrian Stability
The speaker outlines Syria's efforts towards national reconciliation and stability, emphasizing the importance of amnesty decrees and the return to normalcy. They mention the successful conduct of democratic elections for local councils, reflecting popular support for democracy. The paragraph also touches on Syria's support for political processes, including the Astana agreement and the Tehran Summit, and the work of the Constitutional Committee. The speaker calls for respect for Syria's territorial integrity and an end to separatist plans supported by terrorist groups.
💔 The Humanitarian Crisis and Economic Plundering
This paragraph addresses the severe humanitarian crisis in Syria, caused primarily by terrorism and unilateral coercive measures imposed by Western states. The speaker provides an estimate of the economic losses in Syria's oil and gas sectors due to these measures. They discuss Syria's efforts to manage the humanitarian situation, rebuild infrastructure, and facilitate the return of refugees, while also calling for an end to economic sanctions and support for development. The speaker reiterates Syria's stance on various international issues, including support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine, Iran's nuclear agreement, and China's stance on foreign interference.
🌐 Global Challenges and the Path Forward
In the final paragraph, the speaker reflects on the global challenges faced in recent years, including political, economic, health, and climate issues, and the current international tensions. They stress the importance of collective action to meet these challenges and respond to the aspirations of people worldwide. The speaker calls for an end to economic terrorism and respect for the sovereignty of nations, in line with international law and the UN Charter. They conclude by emphasizing the need for understanding and cooperation among nations to ensure a peaceful and secure world.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡International Relations
💡Terrorism
💡Sanctions
💡Sovereignty
💡Multi-polar World Order
💡Israeli Practices
💡Unilateral Coercive Measures
💡Humanitarian Crisis
💡Amnesty
💡Democratic Elections
💡Economic Terrorism
Highlights
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic addresses the General Assembly, emphasizing the critical state of international relations.
The Minister criticizes attempts by some countries to impose hegemony and hoard resources, contributing to global instability.
The Syrian perspective on the role of Western states in supporting terrorism and undermining international law is presented.
The Minister discusses the impact of sanctions on Syria, describing them as collective punishment against the Syrian people.
Syria's experience with war and the failure of Western attempts to break its will is highlighted.
The Minister calls for a multi-polar world order under the auspices of the UN Charter to ensure a better future.
The ongoing Israeli practices in the region, including aggression against Palestinian territories, are condemned.
The Syrian stance on supporting the Palestinian people's fight for freedom and the establishment of an independent state is expressed.
The Minister details the systematic violations of human rights and international law by Israel in the occupied Syrian Golan.
Syria's commitment to defending its land and people against Israeli aggression is stated.
The Syrian government's efforts towards national reconciliation and amnesty for those involved in terrorism are outlined.
The importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the fight against terrorism is emphasized.
The Syrian government's support for political processes and initiatives under the Astana agreement is reiterated.
The Minister discusses the humanitarian crisis in Syria, caused by terrorism and unilateral coercive measures.
Syria's stance on the Russian military operation in Ukraine and the right of Russia to defend itself is presented.
The call for an end to unilateral coercive measures imposed by Western states on various countries, including Syria, is made.
The Minister concludes by emphasizing the need for mutual respect and adherence to international law for global stability and prosperity.
Transcripts
I now invite and give the floor to his
Excellency
Minister of Foreign Affairs and
expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic
[Music]
foreign
assembly I congratulate you on your
election to preside over the current
session of the general assembly
I thank your predecessor Mr Abdullah
said for his presidency in over the past
session I would also like to thank the
Secretary General for his efforts
during his mandate
in accordance with the provisions of the
UN Charter Mr President
today we find ourselves at a critical
dangerous point in international
relations conflicts Wars and threats to
International Peace and security around
the rise terrorism and Chaos have been
spreading
the global economy and food security are
under threat climate change has
increased this is the result
of attempts by some countries to impose
their hegemony over other countries to
hoard the resources and wealth and to
implement their straight jacketed
agendas by investing in terrorism and by
imposing
lethal weapons and
putting a stronghold on
economies
completely floating international law
there has been occupation there have
been Wars
and this the excuse has been to spread
democracy and support human rights and
yet other states have been destroyed
Innocents have been killed
what has happened in our region is just
about one example
the terrorists these people support call
these people the moderates who are
seeking freedom
and yet these terrorists
were actually tools used to destroy
other countries
and which are not subject to their
agendas
they have called for smart sanctions
knowing that these sanctions are simply
methods for Collective punishment and
for killings against people
who are supporting their own Homeland
calling for sovereignty this is what's
happened in Syria by undermining
access to medication to food to fuel
to basic Goods the Syrian people as I
say are just one example ladies and
gentlemen
we see this very unfortunate situation
and yet we must take a decision we must
be responsible at this critical turning
point in history so that we can ensure a
better future for ourselves but also for
future generations and to set up a
multi-polar world order where everyone
is working under the auspices of the U.N
Charter supporting its purposes and
principles
in this appeal
we know what we're speaking about
because the war against Syria
ultimately
was an attempt by the West to maintain
control over the world but this war
which aimed at breaking the will of
Syria to isolate it from the world has
failed
and yet this experience has been painful
for the Syrian people for more than 10
years the Syrian people have seen
organized terrorism
supported by government everyone is
familiar with there's been illegal
military interference and we have
economically been besieged and
unilateral coercive measures have been
taken ruthless measures Mr President
we hoped to see peace and stability in
our region but on the contrary we've
seen more Israeli practices which has
have pushed the region to an
unprecedented level of tension and
instability there have been massacres
there have been there's been an
escalation of military aggression
against the Palestinian territory and
against civilians and there have been
settlement policies Judaism policies
besiegements arbitrary attentions Force
displacement and racial discrimination
these Israeli practices are crimes
and it is unacceptable for these crimes
to go unanswered and those who are
responsible should be held accountable
we stand by the brotherly Palestinian
people as they fight to free their
occupied territories and to establish
their Sovereign independent state
throughout their territory with
Jerusalem as capital but also to
guarantee the right of Palestinian
refugees to return home
under international law and general
assembly resolutions we also support the
Palestinian approach to become a
full-fledged member in the United
Nations this is something we have looked
forward to for a long time and we hope
that some members of the security
Council will not undermine these efforts
Mr President
since the occupation of the Syrian
golden in 67 and until today Israel has
exerted the worst serious systematic
violations of
human rights and international
humanitarian law including by
settlements by changing the demographic
composition by imposing Israeli
nationality and ownership documents by
force over the Golden population there's
also been the plundering of Natural
Resources in the golden where Israel has
a buried nuclear waste and where Israel
has taken over land to set up a wind
farms all of this is well documented
Israel has added a new chapter to this
dark chapter by supporting terrorist
organizations including the al-nusra
front and the al-Qaeda and dayesh groups
but also through repeated aggressions
against the Syrian territory yes Israel
has supported daesh and the al-nusra
front Israel has targeted civilian
installations repeatedly in
methodologically include including
civilian ports this undermines the peace
and Security in the region and in the
world and it endangers the lives of
civilians but also the safety of civil
aviation in the region and in the world
the Israeli leaders who have committed
were
war crimes and crimes against humanity
do not have the right
to declare
uh that they question these civilian and
humanitarian rights in international
courts continuing to support and to say
nothing about Israeli practices
and those who claim to be the Guardians
of international humanitarian law and
international human rights law have been
accomplices in these crimes and they
show the double standards applied Syria
will exercise its legitimate right to
defend its land and its people in every
possible way so that the authorities of
the Israeli occupation are held
accountable for their crimes the Syrian
occupied Syrian Golan is in the heart of
every Syrian our right to recover the
entire golden territory up to the 67
border is an undying right
it is guaranteed in accordance with
international law and relevant U.N
resolutions
including security Council resolution
487 of 1981 ladies and gentlemen
illegal military presence on Syrian
territory runs counter to international
law on the U.N Charter this presence
must cease immediately
combating terrorism in all its
manifestations and
ultimately uprooting terrorism can only
take place
through cooperation and coordination
with the Syrian State
respecting its sovereignty its
independence its territorial integrity
and unity we cannot combat terrorism
through International illegal coalitions
which violate the sovereignty of states
which destroys Villages and cities which
carries out massacres against civilians
which
Planters national law or national wealth
and supports terrorists we cannot combat
terrorism by occupying other territories
and applying
forced displacement and change in the
demographics nor setting up so-called
safe zones and working with terrorists
or by collectively punishing people by
cutting water off to civilians
the separatist uh militants who still
cherish these ideals
must be aware of the reality and they
must abstain from accounting on foreign
support
those who do not work with their
Homeland have no Homeland Mr President
ladies and gentlemen
since the 2011 crisis the Syrian state
has called for national and local
reconciliation calling for a return to
normal throughout Syria in order to
promote National unity and consolidate
cohesiveness in the Syrian Society in
this way
21 amnesty decrees have been published
particularly the legislative decree
number seven of 2022 decreed by
President bajal Assad president of the
Syrian Arab Republic
an amnesty for terrorist crimes
committed
by syrians
with the exception of crimes
which have led to deaths
this amnesty is particularly important
because of its legal political and
social nature
it is
an effort by the Syrian state to ensure
National reconciliation to have a social
agreement and to ensure lasting
stability syrians will continue their
efforts through this approach
it has been effective on the ground and
it has enabled the return of many
syrians
to a normal life alongside all other
syrians
despite these difficult circumstances
which Syria has known my country has
honored constitutional deadlines a few
days ago and before coming to New York
we held Democratic elections for local
councils with 59
000 candidates
which shows and reflects
yeah
a great popular participation and
support for democracy and
decentralization in every region and
governage in every city and town Mr
President Syria has welcomed efforts and
initiatives under the political process
and in this regard Syria reiterates its
support for the meetings which are being
held
under the Astana agreement we also
welcome the results
of the Tehran Summit held on the 19th of
July 2022 and during that Summit
we declared the attachment the
commitment to Serious territorial
integrity and the rejection of
separatist plans supported by terrorist
groups however all of this will remain
dead letter if Turkey continues not to
respect these results
and even the results of the Astana
agreement moreover
Syria's following with interest the work
being done by the Constitutional
committee which was set up
through National the Sochi National
dialogue in 2018.
the special Envoy for Syria must play
the role as a facilitator for
inter-syrian dialogue in this process
with Syrian ownership and in accordance
with the Mandate Mr President ladies and
gentlemen surely you know that before
the terrorist War which was carried out
against Syrian 2011 Syria was one of the
safest most prosperous and stableest
countries in the world we were
self-sufficient and we could meet the
needs of our people exceptionally in the
region be it in the area of Education
Health public services but this unique
War has changed the stakes we have seen
an unbearable humanitarian crisis and
today what was the cause of all of that
the answer is quite clear now the
primary cause is Terrorism and then
unilateral coerciveness measures imposed
by Western States and the plundering of
the wealth of the Syrian people one
example is that according to estimates
the direct and indirect losses
in the oil sector gas sector in Syria
since 2011 reaches
up to 2022.
has reached 107 billion American dollars
let me repeat that 107 billion American
dollars we are seeking compensation for
those damages
in this world
we must have a world of peace and
security and not a world for Monsters or
of Monsters the Syrian States Mr
President is doing everything possible
to manage the humanitarian situation on
the ground to rebuild what terrorism has
destroyed and to ensure the return of
Syrian refugees and we offer facilities
to support a humanitarian Aid provision
to the by the United Nations as quickly
as possible in accordance with Security
Council resolution 2642.
we estimate despite all of our
reservations that the these resolutions
may be an additional step towards
improving the humanitarian situation in
Syria and to bolster the access to basic
Services however this will depend on the
implementation by western states of the
provisions of the resolution in
particular
increasing humanitarian Aid and a quick
reaction projects for water for
sanitation for housing
education with the previous resolution
to 25 85 the implementation of these
projects can only happen if the western
states continue to
wish to support
development in Syria and not if they
continue to set up hindrances and
obstacles
including through unilateral coercive
measures or so-called economic sanctions
Mr President Syria reiterates its
position on the special Russian military
operation in Ukraine and the right of
Russia to defend itself and to secure
its national territory we are convinced
that
that
the Russian Federation is defending not
only itself but uh justice and the
rights of humanity the rights of
everyone to reject uh unipolar hegemony
we support the the
return to the nuclear agreement for Iran
which the United States illegally
withdrew from unilaterally we also
support the constructive approach
adopted by
Iran on this matter
and we call upon the Western authorities
to satisfy satisfy the legitimate
requests of Iran we continue to support
the principle of the United China and
support China's position with regard to
foreign interference in its domestic
affairs in Taiwan Hong Kong Hong Kong
we insist on the inalienable right of
China to take necessary measures to
defend its sovereignty in particular
with regard to the unprecedented
escalation and the policy of provocation
carried out by the United States of
America
my country condemns the Embargo against
Cuba which has gone on for decades
including
the bill on a trade with the Enemy I
don't know whether or not the Cuban or
the Syrian people or the Russian people
I don't know why that law was
promulgated
but we also call for an end to the
American Military Maneuvers on the Quran
Peninsula which has exacerbated tensions
we also call for a lifting of all
unilateral coercive measures imposed by
the West on Russia Iran Venezuela
Belarus Nicaragua
the gprk Zimbabwe every tray everywhere
in the world
including my country Syria this is
economic terrorism and in its brutal
nature
it is equal to Armed terrorism either
legally or in terms of the inhumane
consequences on our people we call for
an end to the attempts to become
involved in the internal affairs of
these countries and to respect their
sovereignty in accordance with
international law and the U.N Charter Mr
President in conclusion our world has
known exceptional circumstances in the
past few years
there have been considerable challenges
in terms of politics economics Health
climate change as well today we are
seeing tensions and an escalation
internationally of those tensions and
threats
the world is headed into the unknown
if we do not meet these challenges
together if we do not respond to the
aspirations of our people and if we
cannot ensure security and stability
prosperity and sustainable development
everywhere the purpose of leaving no one
behind should not be an empty slogan we
are convinced that in order to meet all
of these goals we must ensure first that
some Western States understand that the
true great powers are not powerful
because of their military but because
they respect International Charters and
because Humanity prevails over
selfishness over colonization and once
these countries have truly understood
that we are living in the same world
where the interests and securities of
all countries depend on the interests of
other countries thank you
I thank the Minister of Foreign Affairs
and expatriates of the Syrian Arab
Republic
and now I give the full
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