Joint Statement on the Ministerial Meeting on Syria

Joint Statement on the Ministerial Meeting on Syria

MEDIA NOTE

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

JUNE 28, 2021

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The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States, Italy,

Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, the Netherlands,

Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and

representatives of the League of Arab States and European Union, which met today to discuss the crisis

in Syria.

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We, the Ministers and representatives of the United States, Italy, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany,

Greece, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the

United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and representatives of the League of Arab States and

European Union, met today on the margins of the Defeat ISIS Coalition Ministerial to discuss the crisis in

Syria. We stressed the critical importance of meeting humanitarian needs, including life-saving

assistance and COVID-19 response for all Syrians in need through all modalities, including through the

provision and expansion of the UN cross-border mechanism to which there is no adequate alternative.

We also underlined the importance of continued support to Syrian refugees and host countries until

Syrians can voluntarily return home with safety and dignity in line with UNHCR standards.

We welcomed UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen's briefing and reaffirmed strong support for UN-led

efforts to implement all aspects of UN Security Council Resolution 2254, including continued support for

an immediate nation-wide ceasefire, the unimpeded and safe delivery of aid, and the Constitutional

Committee, as well as fighting against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Reaffirming the unity and territorial integrity of Syria, we remain committed to continue working actively

to reach a credible, sustainable, and inclusive political solution based on Resolution 2254. This is the

only solution that will bring an end to Syria's decade long conflict and guarantee the security of the

Syrian people and fulfil their aspirations.

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