Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
New York, SANA- Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani stressed that some Western countries bear responsibility for increasing the suffering of the Syrian people through the illegal occupation and inhumane sanctions imposed on them, politicizing the return of refugees and displaced persons, and obstructing international support for the reconstruction of Syria.
” The Syrian people continue to suffer from humanitarian crises, aggression, foreign occupation, and terrorism.,” stressing that ” the full, immediate, and unconditional withdrawal of US forces from Syria is essential for the peace and stability of Syria “The Iranian News Agency (IRNA) quoted Iravani as saying during a meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in the Middle East and Syria.
Iravani called on the international community not to leave the Syrian people alone in their struggle against terrorism, foreign occupation, and the economic terrorism caused by unlawful sanctions.
He affirmed that the sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria must be fully respected by all as was mandated by the Security Council resolutions.
He explained that any separatist agendas and illegitimate self-rule initiatives must be rejected and all foreign forces whose presence is illegal in the territory of Syria by the Syrian Government must withdraw from Syria.
Iravani said that Iran strongly condemn Israel’s continued aggressions against Syria’s sovereignty, targeting civilians and vital infrastructure, stating that Iran will continue to support the political process led by the Syrians.
The Iranian delegate pointed out that ” Along with our Astana format partners, we are committed to work on achieving stability in Syria and continuing efforts to facilitate Syria’s reconstruction and the safe return of refugees.
He added that ” It is regrettable that Western countries have ignored the dire humanitarian and economic situation on the ground and continue to pursue their political agenda at all costs. “
Latifa /Manar Salameh
