UN chief welcomes aid commitments by new Syrian authorities

Following Fletcher’s assembly, UN Secretary-Classic Antonio Guterres said in a press release that he welcomed the caretaker government’s commitment to present protection to civilians, including humanitarian workers

Reuters

17 December, 2024, 10:55 am

Closing modified: 17 December, 2024, 10:59 am

United Nations attend chief Tom Fletcher met with the commander of Syria’s fresh administration, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and newly appointed Top Minister Mohammed al-Bashir on Monday to discuss scaling up humanitarian support within the nation.

Following Fletcher’s assembly, UN Secretary-Classic Antonio Guterres said in a press release that he welcomed the caretaker government’s commitment to present protection to civilians, including humanitarian workers.

“I moreover welcome their settlement to grant pudgy humanitarian entry by all border crossings; lower by bureaucracy over permits and visas for humanitarian workers; be sure the continuity of critical government products and companies, including health and training; and engage in true and shining dialogue with the wider humanitarian community,” Guterres said.

Syria’s Bashar al-Assad used to be ousted after insurgent forces led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham swept by Syria in a lightning offensive, ending more than 50 years of iron-fisted rule by his family.

Guterres known as on the worldwide community to rally within the abet of the Syrian of us as they “clutch the chance to function a nearer future.” The United Nations says seven in 10 of us in Syria proceed to pray humanitarian attend.

Fletcher moreover plans to whisk to Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.