Terrorists in Idlib obstruct the delivery of aid, says Polyansky

New York, (ST) – Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky reiterated his country’s concern that terrorists in Idlib continue to obstruct the implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 2585 related to the delivery of humanitarian convoys to the needy. He called for international guarantee for the success of this operation.

In a speech during a meeting of the UN Security Council, Polyansky said that “the delivery of humanitarian aid to Idlib, which is controlled by terrorists, is a source of concern for Russia.” He added that the aid shipment that was delivered from Aleppo to Sarmada in Idlib province last August could not be distributed to the residents of the province until this month.

 “Our concerns are related to what has happened directly in Idlib, which has been controlled by terrorists who control all areas of people’s lives, including their freedom of movement,” Polyansky added.

Polyansky stressed the urgent need for UN international security in the region, which would help increase confidence in the distribution mechanism.

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh, affirmed earlier during a Security Council session that Syria continues to provide the necessary facilities to the United Nations and its competent agencies to implement Resolution 2585, while the Turkish regime and its terrorist tools obstruct this matter in Idlib.

Raghda Sawas