Thank you, Madam President.

I also thank Special Envoy Pedersen, Director Wosornu, Ms. Abir Haj İbrahim and Ms. Suad Jarbawi for their briefings.

Unfortunately, the escalating violence in the Middle East remains a grave concern. The spill over from the conflict in Gaza into the broader region has gone from a risk to a harsh reality.

Israel’s indiscriminate brutal attacks on Gaza and Lebanon are having severe repercussions for Syria and all region, particularly impacting the over 750,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

According to UNHCR, approximately 425,000 people are estimated to have crossed from Lebanon into Syria since the escalation of hostilities.

This mass influx, coupled with Syria’s catastrophic humanitarian crisis, is straining the already fragile situation and exacerbating the pre-existing needs for humanitarian assistance.

The international community must not abandon the Syrian population, which continues to suffer from the absence of a political resolution. The funding shortfall for the UN’s Humanitarian Response Plan must be urgently addressed. Humanitarian aid, as well as early recovery initiatives, should be substantially increased.

New dynamics on the ground require adjustments in both the budget and the delivery modality of humanitarian assistance. The deepening crisis in Syria poses significant risks to regional stability in an already volatile environment. It is essential that all parties exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation.

Türkiye will continue to facilitate cross-border humanitarian assistance in close cooperation with the UN, as we have consistently done.

Madam President,

The 13-year conflict in Syria has inflicted immense suffering on millions, who endure restricted political freedoms, a failing economy, mass displacement, terrorism, and a continually worsening humanitarian situation in addition to the casualties of hundreds of thousands.

We are closely monitoring recent developments in Idlib. Preventing further escalation is imperative, and Türkiye remains committed to contributing toward that goal.

The resolution of the Syrian conflict can only be achieved through a holistic approach based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254. As we have stated before, a comprehensive settlement requires simultaneous progress across the following tracks:

First, revitalization of the political process, through the convening of the ninth round of the Constitutional Committee without delay.

Second, creation of conditions for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrian refugees.

Third, preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity and political unity, alongside robust counter-terrorism efforts.

Fourth, uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid into Syria.

National reconciliation must also be an integral part of efforts to establish lasting peace in Syria. Progress in the political process would also facilitate the steps to improve the living conditions of the Syrian people.

Madam President,

Türkiye is fully committed to Syria’s territorial integrity and unity.

One of the most dangerous consequences of the Syrian conflict has been the presence of terrorist organizations exploiting the chaos to further their separatist ambitions.

They are the biggest threat to Syria’s territorial integrity.

We draw the international community's attention once again to the threat posed by the PKK/YPG, also known as the so-called “SDF” terrorist organization.

Before concluding my remarks, I strongly condemn the terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facilities in Ankara today.

We thank the Secretary-General who immediately condemned the terrorist attack strongly.

We also thank the Member States for their solidarity.

I thank you Madam President.