Syria09 October, 20263 min read
Syria’s Ambassador Ibrahim Al-Abbi Says Security Council Must Respect 1974 Disengagement With Israel
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Security Council calls for full respect and implementation of the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement. Syria welcomes UN Security Council reaffirmation of the disengagement agreement and its sovereignty.
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UN Security Council stance
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim al-Abbi, said the Security Council’s affirmation of the need to respect the 1974 ceasefire agreement with Israel represents a precedent that must be respected. Al-Abbi told Al Jazeera that it was “the first time the council has announced this position publicly after secret consultations,” and he linked the stance to what he described as consensus among the five permanent members on Syria’s sovereignty over its lands. Al-Abbi argued that Damascus avoids military confrontation with Israel because it focuses on “constructive policy that is beginning to bear fruit,” while Damascus continues to mobilize the international community against Israel.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry welcomed the Security Council’s reaffirmation of the necessity of full respect for the 1974 Suspension of Aggression/Disengagement Agreement and its implementation, and it stressed enabling UNDOF to document Israeli violations and ensure the safety and freedom of movement of its personnel. The UN Security Council also announced renewed support for UNDOF operating in southern Syria, and it reiterated its strong commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
UNDOF mandate and pressure
Anadolu Ajansı reported that Greek Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Aglaia Kalapothaki, said Security Council members renewed their call for the parties to fully respect and implement the 1974 Separation of Forces Agreement between Syria and Israel. Kalapothaki said the Council members stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of UNDOF personnel and preserving their freedom of movement, and she reiterated the Council’s commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity. The Syrian Foreign Ministry said the Security Council’s reaffirmation came after the visit of the United Nations Secretary-General to Syria, during which he met residents of Quneitra Governorate and members of UNDOF to directly observe Israeli violations.
SANA said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed pride in the public reaffirmation by Security Council members of the obligation for all states to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. SANA also said the declaration coincided with an upcoming visit to Syria by the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, aimed at assessing the situation on the ground.
Diplomacy over confrontation
Al-Abbi said Damascus’s approach reflects the effectiveness of the Syrian policy of isolating Israel and mobilizing international positions against it rather than engaging in military confrontation. He added that ambassadors from 45 countries stood by Damascus when Netanyahu decided to cross the Syrian border, and he said these positions were the result of efforts undertaken by the Foreign Ministry and other ministries concerned with this file. Al-Abbi also said Syrian tools have begun to pressure Israel because it has no justification for its presence in the region, while he described Syria as committed to international law, agreements, and Security Council resolutions.
SANA said Syria constantly supports the efforts of the United Nations and UNDOF and appreciates their role in fulfilling their mandate and verifying Israeli violations. SANA emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety, security, and freedom of movement of UNDOF personnel so they can carry out their missions without hindrance.