Qatar Affirms Commitment to Syria's Unity and Stability in UN Statement

Strategic Insights -

The State of Qatar reaffirmed its support for Syria's national and regional unity, sovereignty, and independence in a statement delivered to the United Nations (UN) Security Council. The statement, delivered by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani, emphasized the importance of preserving Syria's unity and national institutions to prevent regional destabilization, combat terrorism, and promote regional peace and security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Arab Group at the UN, comprising Qatar, emphasizes the importance of consolidating national unity under the umbrella of the state and its institutions in Syria.
  • The Group stresses the need to build trust, extend security and stability, promote development, and move forward in a comprehensive Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process.
  • The statement condemns the Israeli occupation forces' violations of Syrian sovereignty, international law, and the UN Charter, considering them a direct threat to regional peace and security.
  • The Arab Group rejects external interference in Syrian affairs, attempts to sow discord, and impose illegal realities on the ground, as well as any form of partition or fragmentation.
  • The Group welcomes the Syrian government's cooperation with the international community and the UN system, stresses the importance of the UN's role in providing support to national efforts, and affirms its commitment to Syria's national and regional unity, sovereignty, and independence.
  • The Arab Group highlights the humanitarian situation in Syria, calling for an urgent and coordinated international response to provide assistance, institutional and technical support, to strengthen the state's ability to meet basic needs.
  • The Group emphasizes the need to lift economic restrictions and unilateral measures imposed on Syria, considering them a fundamental step to alleviate civilian suffering, facilitate recovery, reconstruction, and development efforts.

Statistics:

  • The humanitarian situation in Syria requires $10 billion in funding for the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan to meet urgent humanitarian goals.
  • The Arab Group highlights the need for sufficient and sustainable financial and technical support from the international community to alleviate the burden on countries hosting Syrian refugees.
  • The Group emphasizes the importance of providing humanitarian, economic, financial, and diplomatic support to help improve living conditions and development in Syria.

Sources:

  • Qatar News Agency (2025)
  • United Nations Security Council's monthly briefing on the Situation in the Middle East and the political and humanitarian tracks for the Syrian Arab Republic.
  • UN Charter
  • Security Council Resolution 242
  • Security Council Resolution 338
  • Security Council Resolution 497