{"id":139486,"date":"2026-07-25T12:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=139486"},"modified":"2026-07-25T12:12:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T12:12:26","slug":"guterres-backs-syrias-recovery-calls-for-respect-of-sovereignty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/139486\/","title":{"rendered":"Guterres backs Syria\u2019s recovery, calls for respect of sovereignty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres on Saturday expressed support for Syria\u2019s recovery and reconstruction efforts, calling on the international community to help the country rebuild after years of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking at a joint press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani in Damascus, Guterres said Syrians had endured years of hardship while maintaining their resilience, creativity and sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSyria is now in a phase of recovery and investment,\u201d Guterres said, stressing that rebuilding a country emerging from a severe conflict cannot be achieved alone and requires international support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the United Nations looks forward to cooperating with Syria and the wider international community to support its future and prosperity. He also reaffirmed that the Golan Heights are Syrian territory and said the UN stands for Syria\u2019s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, calling for an end to violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al-Shaibani said that the talks focused on strengthening UN-Syria cooperation in reconstruction and supporting the country\u2019s transition from humanitarian assistance toward sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He indicated that 3.5 million Syrians had returned to the country, describing the returns as one of the world\u2019s largest voluntary return movements. The minister called for the removal of restrictions and the creation of a legislative environment conducive to reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit marks the first by a UN secretary-general to Syria since Ban Ki-moon visited Damascus in 2009 and Guterres\u2019 first trip to the country since becoming UN chief in 2017. 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