UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged continued United Nations support for Syria’s reconstruction during a landmark visit to Damascus, the first by a serving UN chief since 2009.
Following talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, Guterres said rebuilding after years of conflict required sustained international cooperation. Shaibani called for greater support, particularly from the European Union, to assist reconstruction and plans to close displacement camps.
Key developments:
- Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting Syria’s post-conflict recovery.
- Discussions focused on reconstruction, humanitarian assistance and returning displaced people.
- The visit comes as Syria works to rebuild diplomatic ties following the end of the Assad era.
- Guterres also reiterated calls for accountability over recent sectarian violence and is expected to visit the UN peacekeeping mission monitoring the Israel-Syria buffer zone.
ℹ️ Reuters
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