Lavrov, Pedersen Discuss Mobilizing International Aid for Syria

Lavrov meeting with Pederson on Tuesday - EPA
Lavrov meeting with Pederson on Tuesday - EPA
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Lavrov, Pedersen Discuss Mobilizing International Aid for Syria

Lavrov meeting with Pederson on Tuesday - EPA
Lavrov meeting with Pederson on Tuesday - EPA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen held a meeting in Moscow on Monday and discussed mobilizing international humanitarian assistance for Syria to over the repercussions of the earthquake, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"The parties held a thorough exchange of views on the current situation in Syria and around it. They paid special attention to pressing humanitarian needs, particularly in terms of dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake and providing comprehensive support to all Syrians in need and those affected by the quake without discrimination, politicization and preconditions," the statement read.

According to the ministry, Russia emphasized that it was crucial for UN agencies to coordinate their efforts with Damascus, as well as to respect Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. The need to lift all illegal unilateral sanctions on Syria was also emphasized as they impede humanitarian activities and negatively affect people’s lives.

Also, the two sides discussed issues related to efforts to promote the political process led and carried out by the Syrian people with the support of the United Nations, as stipulated in UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

Meanwhile, Moscow announced sending a new aid shipment to Syria. Reports showed Tuesday that a Russian aid ship arrived at the port of Tartous, loaded with more than 50 tons of aid for those affected by the earthquake.



Hezbollah Condemns US Strikes against Yemen, Stresses Solidarity

Hezbollah members during the funeral of the party's Secretary-General Hashem Safieddine in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on February 24, 2025 (Reuters)
Hezbollah members during the funeral of the party's Secretary-General Hashem Safieddine in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on February 24, 2025 (Reuters)
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Hezbollah Condemns US Strikes against Yemen, Stresses Solidarity

Hezbollah members during the funeral of the party's Secretary-General Hashem Safieddine in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on February 24, 2025 (Reuters)
Hezbollah members during the funeral of the party's Secretary-General Hashem Safieddine in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on February 24, 2025 (Reuters)

Lebanon’s Hezbollah party condemned on Sunday the large-scale military strikes by the US against Yemen’s Houthis, according to a statement.
The strikes on Saturday targeting Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have killed at least 31 people, according to the Houthi-run health ministry.
US President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday.
Trump promised to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Iran-backed militias cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor.