UN envoy meets Syrian military operations chief to discuss ongoing situation
Media sources indicate that al-Sharaa and Pedersen assessed the international roadmap outlined in the 2015 UN Security Council Resolution 2252 concerning Syria.
Dec. 16, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - On Sunday, the head of military operations in Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed al-Jolani), met with the United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen to discuss the country's current political developments and strategic circumstances.
Media sources indicate that al-Sharaa and Pedersen assessed the international roadmap outlined in the 2015 UN Security Council Resolution 2252 concerning Syria.
The meeting explored critical regional dynamics and potential diplomatic pathways.
A key aspect of the discussions was the probable return of Syrian refugees and displaced persons, underlining the ongoing humanitarian challenges facing the Syrians.
Pedersen, who was making his first visit to Damascus since the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime, underscored the pressing need for state institutions to reestablish full operational capacity and reassure comprehensive security measures.
During his visit, the UN representative underlined the significance of immediate institutional stabilization and hoped for rapid progress.
Pedersen wished for the "swift removal of sanctions against Syria and the prompt initiation of recovery processes."
The high-level meeting underlines the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to address Syria's complex political landscape and humanitarian crisis.
