2023-05-01 22:08:41
The Syrian foreign ministers Faisal al-Miqdad and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Jordanian Ayman al-Safadi, the Egyptian Sameh Shukri and the Iraqi Fuad Hussein affirmed yesterday, during a five-way meeting held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, to end the Syrian crisis and all the killing, destruction and destruction it caused, and the suffering of the people. Syrian, through a political solution that preserves Syria’s unity and sovereignty, meets the aspirations of its people, and rids it of the presence of armed and terrorist groups and all illegal foreign forces present in its territory, by providing support to it and its institutions and stopping external interference in its internal affairs, calling for strengthening cooperation between its government and the host countries. refugees, and coordination with the relevant United Nations bodies, to organize voluntary and safe returns for refugees and end their suffering, according to specific procedures and a clear time frame, and to intensify work with the international community and the United Nations to push towards accelerating the implementation of early recovery projects and strengthening cooperation to advance efforts to exchange abductees and detainees and search for missing persons In accordance with a deliberate approach with all concerned parties and international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, in coordination with the Syrian government.
In a statement at the conclusion of the consultative meeting, of which Al-Watan received a copy, the ministers affirmed the priority of ending the crisis and all that it caused in terms of killing, devastation and destruction, and the suffering of the brotherly Syrian people, and negative repercussions regionally and internationally, through a political solution that preserves Syria’s unity, cohesion and sovereignty, and fulfills the aspirations of its people. , and rid it of terrorism, and contribute to strengthening the appropriate conditions for the voluntary and safe return of refugees, and lead to the exit of all illegal foreign forces from it, and in a way that achieves national reconciliation, and restores Syria’s security, stability, wellness and role.
The statement indicated that the meeting discussed the humanitarian aspect and the steps required to achieve progress in efforts to address it, in a way that will directly reflect on the brotherly Syrian people, in addition to a number of security and political issues.
According to the statement, the ministers agreed on the agenda of the talks, which will continue according to an agreed timetable, and in a way that integrates all relevant and other international efforts.
He added: It was also agreed that the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid that contributes to meeting the life needs of all the Syrian people who need it in all their places in Syria, is a necessity that all efforts must be combined to meet, in cooperation and coordination between the Syrian government and the relevant United Nations bodies, including Consistent with relevant UN resolutions, including Resolutions 2642 and 2672.
return of refugees
According to the statement, the ministers welcomed the Syrian government’s decision to open the Bab al-Salama and al-Rai crossings to the United Nations for the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid following the earthquake that struck Syria on February 6, and expressed their satisfaction with the Syrian government’s decision to consider extending this decision, in light of the importance of this in ensuring Aid reaches those in need.
The statement considered that the voluntary and safe return of refugees to their country is a top priority, and the necessary steps must be taken to start implementing them immediately.
In their statement, the ministers called for strengthening cooperation between the Syrian government and countries hosting refugees, and coordination with relevant United Nations bodies, to organize voluntary and safe returns for refugees and end their suffering, according to specific procedures and a clear time frame.
The statement also called on the Syrian government to begin, in coordination with the relevant United Nations bodies, to identify the necessary needs to improve public services provided in the areas of refugee return to consider providing Arab and international contributions to them, while clarifying the measures it will take to facilitate their return, including within the framework of their inclusion in amnesty decrees. general.
Early recovery projects
He also called for intensifying work with the international community and the United Nations to push for accelerating the implementation of early recovery projects, including in areas to which refugees are expected to return, in a way that leads to improving the infrastructure necessary to provide a decent life for refugees who choose to return voluntarily to Syria, including Building schools, hospitals and public facilities, providing job opportunities, and contributing to stabilization.
He also called for taking similar steps, as appropriate, to resolve the issue of the internally displaced, including the issue of the “Rukban camp.”
The ministers agreed on cooperation between the Syrian government and the Jordanian government, and in coordination with the relevant United Nations bodies, in organizing a voluntary return process for regarding a thousand Syrian refugees in Jordan, so that the Syrian government guarantees the provision of the necessary conditions and requirements for their return, and so that the United Nations bodies provide their life needs, according to mechanisms. Its work is approved and in the context of the early recovery process stipulated in the relevant United Nations resolutions, and that this includes, at a later stage, other countries hosting Syrian refugees, according to the statement.
The statement emphasized strengthening cooperation to advance efforts to exchange abductees and detainees and search for missing persons according to a studied approach with all concerned parties and international organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, in coordination with the Syrian government.
Fighting terrorism in all its forms
He also stressed the cooperation between the Syrian government, the concerned countries and the United Nations in formulating a comprehensive strategy to enhance security and combat terrorism in all its forms and organizations, and to end the presence of terrorist organizations in the Syrian territories and neutralize their ability to threaten regional and international security.
He stressed the work to support Syria and its institutions in any legitimate efforts to extend its control over its lands, impose the rule of law, end the presence of armed and terrorist groups on Syrian lands, and stop foreign interference in Syrian internal affairs, in accordance with the provisions of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Border security
He stressed the strengthening of cooperation between Syria and neighboring countries and countries affected by drug trafficking and smuggling operations across the Syrian borders with neighboring countries, in line with Syria’s Arab, national and international commitments in this regard. In this context, Syria will cooperate with Jordan and Iraq in forming two separate working groups of politicians and security personnel Within a month, to determine the sources of drug production and smuggling in Syria, and the parties that organize, manage, and carry out smuggling operations across the borders with Jordan and Iraq, and take the necessary steps to end smuggling operations, and end this escalating danger to the entire region.
The statement confirmed consensus on effective steps to address security challenges related to border security, by establishing effective coordination mechanisms between the Syrian military and security services and their counterparts in neighboring countries, and work to resume the work of the Constitution Discussion Committee as soon as possible, and in the context of political steps aimed at achieving comprehensive national reconciliation.
He stressed that the countries participating in the meeting should work with brotherly countries and the international community to meet the positive steps of the Syrian government with positive steps, to build on what has been achieved, and to gradually reach a political solution that ends the suffering of the brotherly Syrian people and the catastrophic consequences of the Syrian crisis, achieves national reconciliation, and puts Syria on the path to restoration. Building towards a secure future that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people and their rights to live in safety and dignity in their homeland, and restores Syria’s historical role in the region.
Follow up on the outcomes of the meeting
The ministers agreed, according to the statement, to form a technical team at the level of experts to follow up on the outcomes of this meeting and determine the next steps in the context of this targeted path, addressing a solution to the crisis in Syria and addressing all its repercussions.
According to the statement, the ministers will communicate with brotherly Arab countries, with friendly countries, and with the United Nations to inform them of the outcomes of the meeting, which was agreed to be held during the consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt in Saudi Arabia on April 14, 2023.
The statement confirmed that the foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt expressed their appreciation for the positive involvement shown by Al-Miqdad in discussing the initiatives and steps that were presented during the meeting, and called on the Syrian Arab Republic to continue the steps and procedures to deal with all the repercussions of the crisis, leading to a political solution that ends it, and ends the suffering of Syria and its people. Generous.
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