GCC Secretary General emphasizes GCC principles regarding developments in Syria

Paris:Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi confirmed that the GCC countries have been and remain a primary...

Paris: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi confirmed that the GCC countries have been and remain a primary supporter of the Syrian people, not only through the provision of urgent humanitarian relief but also in their commitment to a clear stance regarding the solution in Syria, which can only be through a genuine political transition that preserves its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and meets the aspirations of the Syrian people for security, stability, and a dignified life, in accordance with international references and relevant Security Council resolutions.

This was stated during his speech at the Paris Conference on Syria, hosted by France on Thursday.

"We believe that the Syrian people deserve a better future - one where their dignity is respected, their sovereignty safeguarded, and where every citizen finds the opportunity to live in peace and security. We view this conference as an important step to coordinate visions and enhance cooperation among partners. It comes at a moment that requires all of us to show courage and express a firm commitment to the principles that safeguard the security of peoples and their basic rights," Albudaiwi stated.

The GCC Secretary General affirmed the GCC's full readiness to work with the Syrian transitional government and international partners to build a safe and prosperous future for Syria.

He indicated that the Council began its efforts from the early events that accompanied the regime change in Syria by holding an extraordinary ministerial meeting for the foreign ministers of the Council in Kuwait on December 26, 2024. During that meeting, the foreign ministers discussed the developments and issued a statement affirming the GCC's steadfast positions.