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UN official offers UN support for Syria's political transition, constitution and elections
Summary
The Secretary-General said the United Nations stands ready to support Syria's political transition, including transitional justice, drafting a permanent constitution and free and fair elections, while emphasizing that the UN has no separate agenda for Syria.
Speaking in Damascus, the Secretary-General told officials the United Nations is prepared to assist Syria's political transition, naming transitional justice, drafting a permanent constitution and support for free and fair elections as areas of potential assistance. He said "We have no UN agenda for Syria. Our agenda is the agenda of the Syrian government and the Syrian people."
He emphasized that such a transition requires leadership, vision and trust, and that international accompaniment should follow Syrian priorities. The remarks did not include detailed timelines or specific UN programs; they framed the UN role as supportive and contingent on Syrian-defined priorities.
