Sabbagh at 2nd International Conference on Eurasian Security: The collective concept of security must be built on pluralism, cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Bassam Sabbagh stressed that Syria’s participation in the Second International Conference on Eurasian Security reflects its keenness to discuss issues related to regional and global security, and also reflects its true belief in the necessity of conducting a comprehensive dialogue, and open and in-depth discussions on ways to confront the crises resulting from the current international environment that is full of conflicts, polarization and conflicting interests, which have negatively affected many countries.
In his speech delivered today before the Second International Conference on Eurasian Security held in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, Minister Sabbagh considered that “Eurasia” is not just a geographical or political term that brings together Europe and Asia, but rather represents a new ground that helps establish a new world order, which most developing countries are now looking forward to, by providing a common space for member states within the Eurasian space to establish distinguished strategic relations among them, and create structures based on cooperation and collective solidarity that enable them to confront the great challenges of today’s world, foremost of which is confronting attempts to interfere in internal affairs and destabilize security and stability carried out by some countries against other countries under various pretexts, which have serious repercussions on the Eurasian region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates pointed out that Syria, which has suffered for more than a decade from a terrorist war waged against it, through the use of terrorist tools to threaten its security, stability and the safety of its people, appreciates the courageous initiatives of countries that want to establish a new security system based on the principle of equality and collective action to eliminate threats and dangers, in which there is no place for hegemony or the creation of artificial challenges that leave disastrous repercussions and great risks, stressing that formulating a comprehensive security strategic vision to deal with the challenges facing us has become an urgent and strategic necessity that can support respect for the sovereignty and independence of countries, make them more capable of protecting their territory and national security, prevent others from interfering in internal affairs, and contribute to resolving conflicts peacefully.
Minister Sabbagh pointed out the serious threats facing our region, of which Syria is a part, due to the continued foreign occupation of its lands, the usurpation of the rights of its people, the theft of its wealth, and the aggression against its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, which casts a heavy shadow over the future of that region and its countries.
Minister Sabbagh added: While we are calling today at this conference for a safer world for people, “Israel” is violating, with unparalleled brutality, all the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, and committing war crimes and genocide by targeting defenseless civilians, journalists, humanitarian workers and UN staff, without any condemnation or accountability, due to its enjoyment of the umbrella of protection and support provided to it by one of the countries that dominates the international decision, stressing that this region cannot enjoy peace and stability unless the occupation comes to an end, the aggression stops, and the aggressor is deterred and held accountable for its actions. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates also addressed economic security in his speech, considering it another essential element of international security, noting that the fragile economic conditions in our world today have become a serious threat, due to the impact on the most vital trade routes and supply chains, as well as the monopoly and control exercised by existing global economic and financial institutions, adding: The most serious threat stems from the repercussions of the West’s collective imposition of unilateral coercive measures on some countries, including Syria, with the aim of imposing the Western political agendas on these countries and interfering in their internal affairs.
Minister Sabbagh considered that holding this conference provides an opportunity to expose all these threats and methods practiced against a number of countries, whose catastrophic effects on the targeted peoples are no less than the brutality and destruction resulting from wars, and therefore there is no escape from working together to stop this destructive interventionist approach and change it to ensure that future generations of our peoples live in a more secure and stable world.
Minister Sabbagh stressed that the collective concept of security must also be based on pluralism, taking into account the diversity of common interests, cooperation rather than conflict, and unifying strategies rather than competing with them, stressing that such a vision is in great harmony with the Syrian state’s ongoing efforts to confront destructive Western projects in our region, and with its conviction that the ultimate goal of any new global space must contribute to establishing an arena that limits conflicts, opens up to cooperation in order to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, and provides security and prosperity for peoples.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates concluded his speech by expressing satisfaction with the discussions taking place within the framework of this conference for the “Eurasian Charter for Diversity and Multipolarity in the Twenty-First Century”, which can form the basis for collective action that achieves the goals of the Eurasian space countries towards establishing security and stability in them, expressing his hope that the discussions will lead to establishing a better common understanding on ways to ensure the security and stability of Greater Eurasia, and ways to support the steps that ensure achieving this goal.
In his speech delivered today before the Second International Conference on Eurasian Security held in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, Minister Sabbagh considered that “Eurasia” is not just a geographical or political term that brings together Europe and Asia, but rather represents a new ground that helps establish a new world order, which most developing countries are now looking forward to, by providing a common space for member states within the Eurasian space to establish distinguished strategic relations among them, and create structures based on cooperation and collective solidarity that enable them to confront the great challenges of today’s world, foremost of which is confronting attempts to interfere in internal affairs and destabilize security and stability carried out by some countries against other countries under various pretexts, which have serious repercussions on the Eurasian region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates pointed out that Syria, which has suffered for more than a decade from a terrorist war waged against it, through the use of terrorist tools to threaten its security, stability and the safety of its people, appreciates the courageous initiatives of countries that want to establish a new security system based on the principle of equality and collective action to eliminate threats and dangers, in which there is no place for hegemony or the creation of artificial challenges that leave disastrous repercussions and great risks, stressing that formulating a comprehensive security strategic vision to deal with the challenges facing us has become an urgent and strategic necessity that can support respect for the sovereignty and independence of countries, make them more capable of protecting their territory and national security, prevent others from interfering in internal affairs, and contribute to resolving conflicts peacefully.
Minister Sabbagh pointed out the serious threats facing our region, of which Syria is a part, due to the continued foreign occupation of its lands, the usurpation of the rights of its people, the theft of its wealth, and the aggression against its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, which casts a heavy shadow over the future of that region and its countries.
Minister Sabbagh added: While we are calling today at this conference for a safer world for people, “Israel” is violating, with unparalleled brutality, all the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, and committing war crimes and genocide by targeting defenseless civilians, journalists, humanitarian workers and UN staff, without any condemnation or accountability, due to its enjoyment of the umbrella of protection and support provided to it by one of the countries that dominates the international decision, stressing that this region cannot enjoy peace and stability unless the occupation comes to an end, the aggression stops, and the aggressor is deterred and held accountable for its actions. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates also addressed economic security in his speech, considering it another essential element of international security, noting that the fragile economic conditions in our world today have become a serious threat, due to the impact on the most vital trade routes and supply chains, as well as the monopoly and control exercised by existing global economic and financial institutions, adding: The most serious threat stems from the repercussions of the West’s collective imposition of unilateral coercive measures on some countries, including Syria, with the aim of imposing the Western political agendas on these countries and interfering in their internal affairs.
Minister Sabbagh considered that holding this conference provides an opportunity to expose all these threats and methods practiced against a number of countries, whose catastrophic effects on the targeted peoples are no less than the brutality and destruction resulting from wars, and therefore there is no escape from working together to stop this destructive interventionist approach and change it to ensure that future generations of our peoples live in a more secure and stable world.
Minister Sabbagh stressed that the collective concept of security must also be based on pluralism, taking into account the diversity of common interests, cooperation rather than conflict, and unifying strategies rather than competing with them, stressing that such a vision is in great harmony with the Syrian state’s ongoing efforts to confront destructive Western projects in our region, and with its conviction that the ultimate goal of any new global space must contribute to establishing an arena that limits conflicts, opens up to cooperation in order to achieve comprehensive and sustainable development, and provides security and prosperity for peoples.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates concluded his speech by expressing satisfaction with the discussions taking place within the framework of this conference for the “Eurasian Charter for Diversity and Multipolarity in the Twenty-First Century”, which can form the basis for collective action that achieves the goals of the Eurasian space countries towards establishing security and stability in them, expressing his hope that the discussions will lead to establishing a better common understanding on ways to ensure the security and stability of Greater Eurasia, and ways to support the steps that ensure achieving this goal.
NR