UN Security Council Delegation Visits Damascus for Historic First Time
December 4, 2025424 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a significant development for international diplomacy, a delegation from the United Nations Security Council arrived in Damascus on December 4, 2025. This visit marks the first official trip by the Security Council to Syria, occurring nearly a year after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The delegation entered Syria via the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing from Lebanon, where they engaged with several Syrian officials, including President Ahmad al-Shara. Lebanon will be the next destination on their regional itinerary.
Upon their arrival, the delegation proceeded to the Jobar neighborhood, an area heavily impacted by the years of conflict, to evaluate the damage to residential structures and infrastructure.
This visit coincides with the United Nations' efforts to re-establish its presence in Syria, following a recent Security Council decision to lift sanctions against President Ahmad al-Shara, signaling a new political phase for the country.
During a press conference last Monday, Slovenian Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Žbogar, whose country holds the Security Council presidency this month, emphasized that this tour represents "the first official visit of the Security Council to the Middle East in six years, and the first ever to Syria."
He remarked that the visit occurs "at a critical time," highlighting the initiatives by Syrian authorities to reinforce the new political landscape while acknowledging ongoing challenges in maintaining the ceasefire established a year ago between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Notably, Syria is preparing to commemorate the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, with new authorities focusing on reconstruction efforts and attempts to revitalize an economy severely impacted by 14 years of conflict.
The delegation entered Syria via the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing from Lebanon, where they engaged with several Syrian officials, including President Ahmad al-Shara. Lebanon will be the next destination on their regional itinerary.
Upon their arrival, the delegation proceeded to the Jobar neighborhood, an area heavily impacted by the years of conflict, to evaluate the damage to residential structures and infrastructure.
This visit coincides with the United Nations' efforts to re-establish its presence in Syria, following a recent Security Council decision to lift sanctions against President Ahmad al-Shara, signaling a new political phase for the country.
During a press conference last Monday, Slovenian Ambassador to the United Nations Samuel Žbogar, whose country holds the Security Council presidency this month, emphasized that this tour represents "the first official visit of the Security Council to the Middle East in six years, and the first ever to Syria."
He remarked that the visit occurs "at a critical time," highlighting the initiatives by Syrian authorities to reinforce the new political landscape while acknowledging ongoing challenges in maintaining the ceasefire established a year ago between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Notably, Syria is preparing to commemorate the first anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime on December 8, with new authorities focusing on reconstruction efforts and attempts to revitalize an economy severely impacted by 14 years of conflict.
