Thank you, Madam President,

At the outset, I would like to extend our appreciation to Ms. Rochdi, Ms. Msuya and Ms. Khoulani for their comprehensive and informative briefings.

After 14-year-long conflict, Syria is now presented with a critical opportunity to stabilize the country. This opportunity, if utilized effectively with concrete and consistent international support, including this Copuncil, can contribute not only to Syria’s security but to the wider region as well. Supporting the Syrian administration in its capacity-building efforts is essential in this regard.

Following the successful National Dialogue Conference, the announcement of a Constitutional Declaration, and the establishment of a technocratic Transitional Government, the recent Presidential Decree on the formation of the Supreme Committee for People’s Assembly Elections marks another important step forward.

In parallel, the establishment of the National Commission on Transitional Justice and the National Commission on Missing Persons further demonstrates the Syrian administration’s commitment to establishing the necessary institutional mechanisms for peace, stability, and inclusivity.

We believe that the only viable path forward for Syria lies in preserving the country’s unity under a central government that guarantees the constitutional rights and freedoms of all its citizens—regardless of ethnicity or religion or sect.

In the immediate term, revitalizing the Syrian economy is of utmost importance, alongside safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity and national unity.

As Ms. Rochdi mentioned, the deal signed between the Syrian administration and a consortium of Qatari, Turkish and US companies to develop major power generation projects marks a crucial step in Syria’s infrastructure recovery plan. Once completed, these projects are expected to provide over 50% of Syria’s electricity needs. This one of the examples Turkish companies are involved.

Recent sanctions relief has opened the door for reconstruction efforts. It is essential that the international community supports visible and rapid improvements on the ground to prevent destabilizing interventions by third parties.

Madam President,

The developments in Syria have been a source of optimism for our region and for the entire world.

However, we must remain vigilant. Progress in Syria should not be derailed by negative developments in the broader region. In particular, it is imperative to ensure that the ongoing cycle of violence following Israel’s illegal attacks on Iran does not engulf Syria.

The destabilizing policies and continued aggression by Israel must be curbed. Israel’s repeated airstrikes and incursions not only undermine Syria’s internal stability but also erode its capacity to combat DAESH, posing a threat to collective regional and international security.

We reiterate our call on Israel to immediately cease its actions that violate Syria’s sovereignty and threaten regional peace and stability. The full implementation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement must be ensured by this Council.

Madam President,

It is also vital that terrorist groups are prevented from exploiting the fragile security environment. Türkiye stands ready to cooperate with the Syrian administration to secure detention centres and camps in the northeast, and to prevent any resurgence of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, particularly from DAESH.

The future of Syria must not be held hostage by terrorist entities. Groups such as DAESH and PKK/YPG have no place in Syria’s future.

We remain deeply concerned that the so-called “SDF” has not adhered to the March 10 agreement with Damascus. Its continued actions further complicate the security landscape in Syria.

It is essential that all terrorist structures are dismantled. All armed elements must disarm and surrender their capabilities to the Syrian state, and all terrorist actors must be expelled from Syrian territory.

Ceasing all forms of support to the so-called “SDF” remains the most effective means of facilitating the reintegration of northeast of Syria into the central administration, legitimate administration.

Madam President,

Türkiye remains resolutely committed to supporting the Syrian people as they navigate this critical phase. We stand ready to work in close coordination with the Syrian administration, regional stakeholders, and the international community, including this Council, to ensure that this window of opportunity for peace, stability, and national reconciliation is not lost.

Thank you.