United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a press conference in the Syrian capital Damascus following his meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hasan al-Shaibani. Guterres explicitly stated there that the Golan Heights is Syrian territory.
The UN Secretary-General underlined that they have always supported Syria's territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty. Guterres said, "The Golan Heights is Syrian territory. Violations of the sovereignty of Syrian territory are unacceptable and must stop."
The Golan Heights is Syrian territory. Violations of the sovereignty of Syrian territory are unacceptable and must stop.
Guterres recalled that the United Nations has repeatedly condemned Israel's violations in the Golan Heights and Syrian territories. He noted that the primary responsibility for addressing this issue rests with the UN Security Council.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hasan al-Shaibani also spoke at the meeting. Al-Shaibani said that Israel's violations of Syrian territory pose a direct threat to regional security. The Syrian Foreign Minister stated that the Damascus administration expects the UN to play a more active and supportive role in rebuilding the country and ensuring stability.
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