Overview
- Multiple delegations backed relief from economic measures, with the United States citing President Donald J. Trump’s recent sanctions lifting and the European Union noting it has removed sectoral curbs and supports ending UN sanctions.
- UN aid officials reported that more than 70% of Syrians still need assistance and warned operations could be scaled back by January after over 340 health facilities suspended services.
- Briefers welcomed the largely peaceful 5 October indirect elections but flagged under-representation, noting only six women won seats and minorities such as Druze have no representation among the 119 members elected so far.
- Speakers urged implementation of the 10 March agreement to integrate Syrian Democratic Forces units into the national army and called for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration measures to address foreign fighters.
- Several members stressed respect for Syria’s sovereignty and condemned Israeli military actions and the continued occupation of the Golan Heights while encouraging de-escalation across flashpoints.