Western, Arab statement calls for cease-fire in Syria, facilitation to entering aid

The United States, the Arab League, the European Union and other countries renewed their call, in a joint statement on Monday for an immediate cease-fire across Syria and to facilitate the unimpeded entry of aid.

Western, Arab statement calls for cease-fire in Syria, facilitation to entering aid
28 June, 2021   15:30
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In a joint statement issued after a ministerial meeting of those countries, 19 countries, the European Union and the Arab League stated that UN Security Council Resolution No. 2254, issued in 2015 and stipulating steps for a truce and a political transition in Syria, is the "only solution" to the Syrian conflict.

On Monday, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced the provision of $436 million in additional humanitarian aid to Syria, noting that the only way for a solution in Syria is to start with reconciliation and construction.

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