NNA - The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, met with Mr. Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa of Syria. They exchanged views about the historic opportunity to chart a new course for Syria as well as the challenges facing the country.

The Secretary-General took note of the important steps taken on the path of a political transition in Syria. He stressed the need for an inclusive transition, in the spirit of the key principles of Security Council resolution 2254 (2015).

The Secretary-General pledged UN support to the country's recovery and to the people of Syria to meet their humanitarian needs.

The Secretary-General expressed concern about  violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

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