GCC Secretary-General: Convening the Syrian National Dialogue Conference a step towards achieving the Syrian people’s aspirations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the convening of the Syrian National Dialogue Conference, considering it a serious and valuable step towards contributing to the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people for security, stability, and prosperity.

According to a statement from the GCC General Secretariat, the Secretary-General expressed his hope that the conference would help outline a comprehensive political solution that includes all segments of the Syrian people, based on the rule of law and equal citizenship, while preserving Syria’s unity and sovereignty.

The Secretary-General also praised what was stated in the conference’s final statement, which expressed the sincere desire of the participants to reach comprehensive political solutions, emphasizing the importance of continuing such dialogues to enhance national consensus among Syrians.

He reaffirmed the positions of the GCC as stated in the communiqué issued by the extraordinary 46th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, which stressed respect for Syria’s sovereignty and independence, support for a comprehensive political transition that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people, and the emphasis on national reconciliation as a cornerstone for rebuilding and stabilizing the state.

Souha Suleiman