It's been a great pleasure to meet with my staff in Geneva today as I start my work as
@UN
Special Envoy for Syria. Follow our efforts for a peaceful and sustainable solution on
@UNEnvoySyria
.
SE: Honoured to assume duties in service of Syrian people and their aspirations for peace. As directed by SG, will provide good offices, work for peaceful solution & implementation of SCR2254. Looking forward to consulting broadly with concerned parties within & outside Syria
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@GeirOPedersen
Today, I am appealing for a complete, immediate nationwide ceasefire throughout Syria to enable an all-out-effort to suppress COVID-19 in Syria. Syrians are acutely vulnerable to COVID-19. Statement:
Very pleased that we were able to come to an agreement on the full package on the Constitutional Committee. Looking forward to convene the committee in Geneva in the near future.
I strongly believe that the launch of the Syrian-owned and led Constitutional Committee can and must be the beginning of the political path out of the tragedy toward a solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians -
@antonioguterres
Heartbreak of Syrians continuing. We must continue to stand w/all Syrians, depoliticize aid, & get more of absolutely everything-more access via all routes, & more support of all kinds. Appreciated chance to discuss this w/EU & EU partners today in Beirut, en route to Syria.
The devastation from the earthquake is unimaginable. I appeal for all politics to be put aside to make sure that
#Syrians
urgently receive critical life-saving support they desperately need now, wherever they live, through the fastest routes. The window is closing rapidly.
Pleased to be back in Damascus. Hopeful we can move the political process forward with the Constitutional Committee as a door opener, and that we can find a way to end the violence in Idlib. Continue work on detainees, abductees, and missing persons.
I’m delighted that the Secretary-General has appointed Najat Rochdi
@rochdi_najat
as the new Deputy Special Envoy for Syria. I very much look forward to working closely with her in the search for a lasting settlement to the conflict in line with Security Council resolution 2254.
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@antonioguterres
announced today the appointment of
@rochdi_najat
of Morocco as his Deputy Special Envoy for
#Syria
. Ms. Rochdi brings over 20 years of experience in political affairs & international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas
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@GeirOPedersen
Emergency response must not be politicized. We must instead focus on what is needed urgently to help..those who we can still save, those whose lives are devastated by one of the most catastrophic earthquakes the region has seen...
Ahead of the convening of the Syrian Constitutional Committee Monday in Geneva, I met w/the Co-Chairs & Middle Third, & I am looking forward to a week of substantial discussions on the agenda & moving the process forward.
Heartfelt congratulations to WFP and David for a well deserved
@NobelPrize
. You’re doing a critical job in Syria, providing support to people in real need. Thank you!
It's hard to make
@WFPChief
speechless, but it's how we're all feeling right now! Thank you
@NobelPrize
for this recognition of our work and for this incredible honour.
#NobelPeacePrize
The call for a global ceasefire more relevant than ever - including for Syrians who need a sustained calm, relief of their continued suffering, and progress on the political track in line with Security Council Res 2254.
Ahead of
#UNDay
, I reinforce my appeal for a global ceasefire so we can devote all our energies to fighting
#COVID19
.
Let us act together to defeat the pandemic, prevent climate catastrophe, uphold the equality of women and men and pave the way for a better world.
The Syrian Constitutional Committee Co-Chairs meet together for the first time with
@GeirOPedersen
in advance of the Sixth Session, which convenes in Geneva on Monday.
Good meetings the last few weeks and in Dubai with the FM of Egypt,Jordan,Saudi Arabia,Oman & UAE.Focus on how we can work together to implement Res 2254,end the suffering of the Syrian people,restore Syria’s sovereignty & independence & meet the aspirations of the Syrian people.
My sincere & deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Raeifa Samie, member of Women’s Advisory Board & Constitutional Committee. I benefited greatly from her advice, & from her warm & kind spirit. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Syrians remain the largest forcibly displaced population, w/13m displaced, including 6.6m+ refugees-
@Refugees
And on the eve of
#worldrefugeeday
tragically, the violence continues in
#Syria
International cooperation is urgently needed to end the war
Constructive and comprehensive meeting w/
#Russia
FM
#Lavrov
Strong engagement of key international stakeholders remains essential to move political process forward. Build on relative calm, move Constitutional Committee forward,& promote international cooperation in line w/SCR2254
Appreciated meeting in Riyadh with FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on
#Syria
. Valuable exchange on state of play on political track & prospects for moving process forward. Continuing to take stock of where we are on SCR 2254 and way ahead.
I am very saddened at the passing of Basma Kodmani, who I have known for many years, and whose friendship and counsel I greatly valued, as did my predecessors. Her death is a great loss for Syrians.
I condemn the attack on the diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus on 1 April. The principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises and personnel must be respected in all cases in accordance with international law.
Syrian women must play & are playing a central role in the political process mandated by SCR2254. Nearly 30% of Constitutional Committee members are women. Today
@GeirOPedersen
engaged w/Syrian Women's Advisory Board to hear their insights on all aspects of the political process.
Substantive meetings with FM
@JZarif
and other Iranian officials on latest developments regarding Syria. Appreciate Iran’s engagement with UN effort to advance a political solution to the conflict.
Please see my statement on the SG study.
I want to express my full support to the families and supporting associations, which have worked with the UN in developing this study, and that have tirelessly led efforts to clarify the fate of their loved ones.
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@GeirOPedersen
“
#Syria
is one of the contexts that has the highest numbers of detained, abducted & missing persons in the world… This file remains one of my key priorities.” Statement here on the SG study:
In these trying times I extend my warmest wishes to all Syrians for a joyful and blessed
#Eid
al-Fitr.
As we celebrate this Eid, let us resolve to build a lasting peace and prosperity for Syria.
Eid Mubarak!
Looking forward to talks in
#Moscow
. Priorities: urgently stabilizing Idlib, establishing Constitutional Committee, action on detained and missing, confidence-building measures, and international common purpose.
Read full interview here:
Met w/SNC President
@JamousBader
& Constitutional Committee Co-Chair al Bahra. Expressed condolences for loss of life & pledged to help overcome challenges still facing Syrians affected by earthquake in NW
#Syria
&
#Turkiye
Detailed discussion with FM Lavrov on the implementation of all aspects of Security Council resolution 2254. I emphasized that 2254 has all the elements necessary to find a solution to the Syrian crises.
@UNEnvoySyria
💬 FM
#Lavrov
during a meeting with
@GeirOPedersen
: Our Western colleagues have been spreading information of late that Russia has lost interest in achieving the settlement in
#Syria
🇸🇾
☝️ These statements have NOTHING to do with reality.
🔗
Continued close coordination with
@AymanHsafadi
and Jordan in solving the Syrian crises consistent with SCR 2254 and a S4S approach. Appreciate Jordan’s strong support to the work of
@UNEnvoySyria
Spoke with
#UN
’s
@GeirOPedersen
on efforts to solve Syrian crisis on the step-for-step basis & consistent with SCR 2254 through Arab & UN-lend tracks. Agreed on maintaining coordination as we work toward our common objective of ending the crisis & addressing all its consequences
We're grateful to 🇺🇳UN Special Envoy for
#Syria
@GeirOPedersen
for his briefing today.
He emphasised that landmark achievements on women’s participation in the Syrian constitutional committee should be seen as a floor, not as a ceiling.
#WPS
#IWD2021
#MoreWomenMorePeace
🕊️
Appreciated meeting
@AymanHsafadi
discussing how we can support all Syrians after the earthquake, and efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian conflict.
التقى
@AymanHsafadi
اليوم، المبعوث الأممي الخاص لسوريا
@GeirOPedersen
، وبحث معه الأوضاع الإنسانية في #سوريا والجهود الإغاثية لمساعدة المتضررين من الزلزال الذي ضرب مناطق مختلفة فيها. كما بحث الصفدي وبيدرسون،الذي وصل #عمّان من #دمشق، الجهود المبذولة للتوصل لحل سياسي للأزمة السورية.
Now in Geneva, FM Sameh Shoukry & UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, discuss the developments pertaining to the political process in Syria… efforts focus on settling the ongoing crisis & alleviating suffering of the Syrian people
@UNEnvoySyria
@GeirOPedersen
As researcher, civil society member, politician, negotiator and constitutional committee member, Basma worked tirelessly and creatively for a better future for Syria. She was dedicated to that cause. I extend my deepest condolences to her family & loved ones.
In my briefing to the Security Council I said: The tragic reality is that, for as long as violent conflict continues, and the political process is blocked, the suffering of the Syrian people will simply get worse.
Here is the full text of my briefing:
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@GeirOPedersen
To shift dynamics requires engagement in a spirit of pragmatism & flexibility, & a greater sense of urgency & pace. It requires a constructive & coordinated international diplomacy in support of genuine confidence-building. Briefing text:
Great pleasure to meet with Norwegian foreign minister
@AHuitfeldt
. Thankful for Norway’s strong support to the political process and its generous humanitarian support to the Syrian people.
Pleased to meet
@UNEnvoySyria
Geir O Pedersen today. Norway is a strong supporter of the Specia Envoy’s work. There is a pressing need for progress towards a political solution in
#Syria