Speech Brief
United Kingdom backs resolution supporting Syrian reconstruction efforts
Key points
- UK voted in favour of the resolution
- Welcomes Syrian Government progress and delisting
TL;DR
- Marks nearly one year after the fall of Asad and a new chapter of hope for the Syrian people
- Welcomes Syrian Government progress on political transition, counter terrorism, and chemical weapons
- Welcomes delisting of Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Anas Khattab from the 1267 sanctions regime
- States Syrian Arab Republic has never been designated under the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions regime or any other UN sanctions regime; hopes resolution will encourage engagement and support reconstruction and economic development; UK will continue to support the Syrian Government
Original text
The United Kingdom voted in favour of the resolution today. It marks a significant moment, nearly one year after the fall of Asad and the beginning of a new chapter of hope for the Syrian people. We welcome the progress made by the Syrian Government to date, including on advancing the political transition, and taking positive steps on counter terrorism and chemical weapons. In this context, we welcome the delisting o...
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Topics
- Political Transition
- Sanctions
- Reconstruction
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- United Kingdom
- Resolution
- Asad
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Summary words: 99
Compression: 56%
Boilerplate removed: Yes
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