Qatar stresses significance of moving forward with comprehensive Syrian-led political process

Geneva: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of consolidating national unity, strengthening trust, building institutions, establishing security,...

Geneva: The State of Qatar stressed the importance of consolidating national unity, strengthening trust, building institutions, establishing security, promoting development, and moving forward with a comprehensive political process led by Syria, with broad participation from all components of the Syrian people.

This came in a statement by the State of Qatar delivered by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to Geneva Abdullah bin Ali Bahzad, during his participation in the Item 4 General Debate, within the framework of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Bahzad emphasized that Syria today stands at a historic crossroads, indicating that after 14 years of devastating conflict and decades of authoritarian rule, the decisions and policies taken by the state will have a significant and direct impact on stability and social peace.

He pointed out that the establishment of the Syrian National Commission for Transitional Justice, the National Commission for Missing, and the two independent national commissions of inquiry into the events in the coastal and Sweida, as well as positive cooperation with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry, represent an important step by the state toward acknowledging its responsibility to investigate crimes and violations committed against Syrians and ensuring justice and accountability.

He voiced the State of Qatar's welcome of the roadmap agreed upon by Syria, Jordan, and the United States to resolve the crisis in Sweida, enhance stability in southern Syria, and consolidate security and peace in the region. He urged all parties to refrain from any actions that could fuel tensions and destabilize the situation to ensure the success of these efforts.