Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres
19 December 2024
Damascus – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that the new “flame of hope” in Syria must not be extinguished.
Guterres made the remarks during a visit to Damascus on December 19, 2024, where he met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other top officials.
The UN chief said that the recent ceasefire and the start of political talks in Geneva have created a “new moment of opportunity” for Syria.
“This flame of hope must not be extinguished,” Guterres said. “We must do everything we can to support the Syrian people in their quest for peace.”
Guterres also called for an end to the violence in Syria, which has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions more.
“The Syrian people have suffered too much,” he said. “It is time for the fighting to stop.”
The UN chief’s visit to Damascus came as the Syrian government and opposition forces continue to negotiate a political settlement to the conflict.
The talks, which are being held in Geneva, are aimed at finding a way to end the violence and establish a new political order in Syria.
The UN has played a key role in facilitating the talks, and Guterres said that he is hopeful that they will lead to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
“We are at a critical juncture in the Syrian conflict,” Guterres said. “We must seize this opportunity to build a better future for all Syrians.”
Syria’s new ‘flame of hope’ must not be extinguished: Guterres
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