Syrian president pledges justice and peace in UNGA speech
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara pledged on Wednesday to hold accountable all those responsible for shedding Syrian blood, during a speech before the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Al-Shara arrived in New York on Sunday to attend the UNGA sessions, where he met with several heads of state and foreign ministers. In his speech, he said, “Since the fall of the former regime, we have adopted a clear and purposeful policy, and Syria has begun a new chapter titled peace.”
He emphasized that through intensive diplomatic efforts, Syria has restored international partnerships and regained its rightful place among the nations of the world, stressing that the country is rebuilding itself as a new state.
Al-Shara added, “Through victory, Syria has transformed from a country exporting crises to a historic opportunity for stability and prosperity.” He accused the previous regime of tearing the country apart, destroying historic centers, killing nearly one million people, torturing hundreds of thousands, displacing 14 million, and destroying about two million homes. He also said the former authorities carried out more than 200 documented chemical attacks against civilians.
Turning to regional threats, al-Shar said that Israeli threats against Syria had not ceased since December 8, warning that such policies contradict the international position supportive of Syria and risk pushing the region into “a cycle of new conflicts whose outcome no one can foresee.”
He noted that Syria relies on dialogue and diplomacy to overcome these challenges and reaffirmed Damascus’ commitment to the 1974 disengagement agreement, urging the international community to stand by Syria in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The president also expressed gratitude to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other nations that supported Syria during the transitional phase following the fall of the former regime.