Arab League Pledges Support for Peaceful Transition in Syria
Arab League Calls for Inclusive Transition in Syria After Assad Ouster
AQABA,Jordan – In a important progress following the recent fall of Syrian President bashar al-Assad,top diplomats from eight Arab League nations convened in Aqaba,Jordan,on Saturday,December 14,2024,to chart a path towards a peaceful transition in the war-torn country.
The foreign ministers of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the United arab Emirates, Bahrain, adn Qatar issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for a “process of peaceful transition” that includes “all political and social forces” in a new Syrian government.The statement, released after the high-level meeting, stressed the importance of an inclusive government that upholds “justice and equality for all citizens,” warning against any form of “ethnic, sectarian, or religious discrimination.”
The diplomats underscored the crucial role of the United Nations and the Arab League in supporting the political process, aligning their efforts with the principles outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254, a 2015 roadmap for a negotiated settlement in Syria.
the Aqaba meeting also saw participation from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, UN Special Envoy for syria Geir Pederson, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in seperate discussions.
Blinken, speaking at a press conference, highlighted the importance of an inclusive and representative government in Syria that respects minority rights and dose not provide a haven for terrorist groups.
“The agreement today sends a unified message to the interim authorities and all parties in Syria about the essential principles for securing the much-needed support and recognition,” Blinken stated.
The discussions follow the swift overthrow of al-Assad by the opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) last week.
Nour Odeh, reporting for Al Jazeera from Amman, Jordan, noted that the Arab diplomats emphasized the need for a unified and stable Syria capable of welcoming back millions of refugees.
“Building back institutions and forming an inclusive Syria are key themes echoed by the Arab diplomats, reflecting the stance of many high-ranking officials present in Aqaba today,” Odeh said.
“No one wants to see Syria fragmented,” she added. “They envision a stable Syria that can welcome back its refugees and are offering support – politically, financially, and humanitarianly – to achieve this goal.”
A New Dawn for Syria? Arab League Calls for Inclusive Transition Following Assad’s Fall
AQABA, Jordan – In a significant progress following the recent ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, high-level diplomats from eight Arab League nations gathered in Aqaba, Jordan on Saturday, December 14, 2024, to outline a roadmap for a peaceful transition in the war-torn country.
Foreign ministers from Jordan, Saudi arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for a “process of peaceful transition” that encompasses “all political and social forces” in a new Syrian government.The statement, released after the crucial meeting, stressed the importance of an inclusive government that upholds “justice and equality for all citizens” while warning against any form of “ethnic, sectarian, or religious discrimination.”
The diplomats underscored the vital role of the United Nations and the Arab League in supporting the political process,aligning thier efforts with the principles outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254,a 2015 roadmap for a negotiated settlement in Syria.
The Aqaba meeting also saw participation from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson, EU foreign policy chief kaja Kallas, and turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in separate discussions.
Blinken, speaking at a press conference, highlighted the importance of an inclusive and representative government in Syria that respects minority rights and does not provide a haven for terrorist groups.
“The agreement today sends a unified message to the interim authorities and all parties in Syria about the essential principles for securing the much-needed support and recognition,” Blinken stated.
These discussions follow the swift overthrow of al-Assad by the opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-sham (HTS) last week.
Nour Odeh, reporting for Al Jazeera from Amman, Jordan, noted that the arab diplomats emphasized the need for a unified and stable Syria capable of welcoming back millions of refugees.
“Building back institutions and forming an inclusive Syria are key themes echoed by the Arab diplomats, reflecting the stance of many high-ranking officials present in Aqaba today,” Odeh said.
“No one wants to see Syria fragmented,” she added. “They envision a stable Syria that can welcome back its refugees and are offering support – politically, financially, and humanitarianly – to achieve this goal.”