Political transition in Syria needs much more political inclusion, says UN Envoy

WAM
26 Apr 2025, 02:02 GMT+10

NEW YORK, 25th April, 2025 (WAM) -- UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen said Friday that the challenges in Syria are huge, and the situation is extremely fragile.

"There is a need for much more political inclusion - and for much more economic action. With a sea-change on both these elements, the political transition in Syria can succeed. Without both, it likely will not - and the consequences would be grave," he added in his briefing at the UN Security Council.

Pedersen emphasised that Syria's new leadership must broaden political participation and enact measures that address deep-seated grievances.

Earlier on Friday, Syria's new flag was raised alongside those of other Member States at UN Headquarters, as supporters gathered on Manhattan's First Avenue. The new three-starred flag was used by groups opposing the old regime and its forces.

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