Press Releases
Recent Developments in Syria(Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi)
December 9, 2024
- Japan is closely following the series of developments in Syria with grave concern, amid the unstable situation in the Middle East region. Japan strongly hopes that the violence in Syria will cease as soon as possible and that all Syrians will be able to enjoy their fundamental human rights, dignity, freedom, and prosperity.
- Japan is concerned about the situation, in which many casualties, including civilians have occurred and the humanitarian situation is deteriorating, while strongly hoping that the current developments will lead to an overall improvement in the situation surrounding Syria.
- The future of Syria, which holds significant importance for achieving peace and stability throughout the entire Middle East region, should be determined by the Syrian people themselves. Japan looks forward to a peaceful and stable transition of power in Syria.
- Japan strongly urges all parties concerned to immediately cease the violence, comply with international law, including international humanitarian law, and take necessary steps to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
- In particular, Japan calls on all parties concerned to fully respect the will of the Syrian people, and to play a constructive role in promoting comprehensive political settlement and national reconciliation, through dialogue among the Syrian people, and ultimately peace and prosperity in the region, based on UN Security Council Resolution 2254.