2799 (2025) SC
Security Council resolution 2799 (2025) [on removal of the Syrian Arab Republic's transitional President and Interior Minister from the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List]
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Abstentions
| Draft symbol | S/2025/712 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 2799 (2025) |
| Category | POLITICAL AND LEGAL QUESTIONS |
| P5 Positions |
Russia
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United States
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United Kingdom
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China
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France
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| UN Document | 2799 (2025) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.10036
Speeches following this vote (12)
Mr. Waltz
I would like to thank my fellow Security Council members for their constructive engagement on this resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)).
With the adoption of this text, the Council is sending a strong political signal that recognizes that Syria is in a new era since Al-Assad and his associates were toppled in December 2024. There is a new Syrian Government in place, led by President Ahmad Al-Shar…
Mr. Fu Cong
China has been consistently committed to developing friendly relations with the entire population of Syria, respecting the choice of the Syrian people regarding the future and destiny of their country and supporting the international community in helping Syria to swiftly restore peace and stability so that the Syrian people can soon live in dignity.
Regarding adjustments to the Security Council’…
Mr. Kariuki
The United Kingdom voted in favour of this resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)) today. It marks a significant moment — nearly one year after the fall of Al-Assad — and the beginning of a new chapter of hope for the Syrian people. We welcome the progress made by the Syrian Government to date, including on advancing the political transition and taking positive steps on counter-terrorism and chemical…
Mr. Nebenzia
The Russian Federation voted in favour of the resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)) drafted by the United States to remove two individuals, Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Anas Khattab, from the sanctions list under resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaida. We note that the authors managed to produce a brief and succinct document, which is something that we hav…
Mr. Osman
Somalia voted in favour of this resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)). We commend the penholder for the constructive engagement and stewardship throughout the deliberations on this resolution. Somalia’s long-standing solidarity and support for the Syrian people’s hopes for peace and unity have never wavered. We affirm the sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity and political
The Syrian people ha…
Mr. Bendjama
At the outset, I would like to thank the United States as penholder for presenting the resolution that the Council has just adopted (resolution 2799 (2025)). This marks another important step, a step that we hope will pave the way for a more prosperous and stable future for the Syrian people. The adoption of this resolution reflects the Security Council’s collective support for the security and s…
Mr. Bonnafont
France welcomes the adoption of the resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)) lifting the Council’s sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Minister of the Interior Anas Khattab and thanks the American delegation, which assumed responsibility for drafting the text.
This resolution responds to a clear goal: to support Syria in getting back on its feet, beginning with its economic recovery to …
Mr. Ahmad
Pakistan has voted in favour of the resolution just adopted by the Council (resolution 2799 (2025)).
We thank the United States for this initiative, which is among the many steps needed to enable Syria to embark upon the path to political stability, economic
The Syrian people have suffered more than a decade of conflict, chaos and civil war. Today’s vote is a welcome step by the Council to sign…
The President
I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.
Mr. Olabi
I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. I would also like to thank His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the United States and his team for their tremendous efforts during the discussions on the resolution (resolution 2799 (2025)), which aligns with President Trump’s historic and courageous decision to sup…
Ms. Moutchou
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Arab States.
I take this opportunity to extend my warmest congratulations to the Republic of Sierra Leone on its presidency of the Security Council, expressing our deep appreciation for its excellent stewardship of Security Council meetings this month.
The Arab Group welcomes the adoption of resolution 2799 (2025). It express…
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