S/RES/2336(2016) SC
Security Council resolution 2336 (2016) [on establishment of a ceasefire in the Syrian Arab Republic]
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| Draft symbol | S/2016/1138 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | S/RES/2336(2016) |
| Category | Peace and security |
| UN Document | S/RES/2336(2016) ↗ |
Vote Recorded Vote — S/PV.7855
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United Nations S/RES/2336 (2016)
Security Council Distr.: General
31 December 2016
Resolution 2336 (2016)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 7855th meeting, on
31 December 2016
The Security Council
Recalling all its previous resolutions and Presidential Statements on the
situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, in particular 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016),
and the Geneva Communiqué of 30 June 2012,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and
territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic, and to the purposes and principles
of the Charter of the United Nations,
Noting the Joint Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic
Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey of December
20, 2016,
Noting with appreciation the mediation efforts undertaken by the Russian
Federation and the Republic of Turkey to facilitate the establishment of a ceasefire
in the Syrian Arab Republic,
Reiterating its call on the parties to allow humanitarian agencies rapid, safe
and unhindered access throughout Syria, as provided for in its relevant resolutions,
Reiterating that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in the Syrian
Arab Republic is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process based on the
Geneva Communiqué of 30 June 2012 as endorsed by resolution 2118 (2013), its
resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016) and relevant statements of the
International Syria Support Group,
1. Welcomes and supports the efforts by Russia and Turkey to end violence
in Syria and jumpstart a political process, and takes note of the documents issued by
Russia and Turkey in this regard (S/2016/1133);
2. Stresses the importance of the full implementation of all relevant
Security Council resolutions, particularly 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016);
3. Looks forward to the meeting to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, between
the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic and the representatives of the
opposition viewing it as an important part of the Syrian-led political process and an
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important step ahead of the resumption of negotiations under the auspices of the
United Nations in Geneva on 8 February 2017;
4. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
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