Saudi Arabia, Gulf, Arab Countries Stress their Support of Syria’s Security, Unity

Smoke rises above the building, after powerful airstrikes shook Damascus on Wednesday, targeting the Defense Ministry, as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded their withdrawal, in Damascus July 16, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia, Gulf and Arab countries stressed on Thursday their “unwavering support for Syria’s security, unity, stability, and sovereignty, and their categorical rejection of all forms of foreign intervention in its internal affairs.”

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Turkiye, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt held over the past two days extensive discussions on developments in Syria.

In a statement, the FMs, “welcomed the agreement reached to resolve the crisis in Sweida and emphasized the importance of its implementation to safeguard Syria’s unity and its people, prevent further bloodshed, protect civilians, and uphold state sovereignty and the rule of law.”

They “commended the commitment expressed by Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to hold accountable all those responsible for violations against Syrian citizens in Sweida.”

“They further expressed support for all efforts to restore security, state sovereignty, and the rule of law in Sweida and across all the Syrian land, while firmly rejecting violence, sectarianism, incitement, and hatred,” they added.

They condemned and rejected Israel’s repeated attacks on Syria, considering them “blatant violations of international law and a flagrant assault on Syria’s sovereignty that undermine its security, stability, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people, as well as the Syrian government’s efforts to rebuild a new Syria that fulfills the aspirations of its people.”

Moreover, the FMs said “Syria’s security and stability are integral to regional security and a shared priority.”

They called on the international community to support the Syrian government in the reconstruction process.

They also urged the UN Security Council to assume its legal and moral responsibilities by ensuring the full withdrawal of Israel from occupied Syrian territories, halting all Israeli hostilities against Syria and interference in its internal affairs, and ensuring full implementation of Resolution 2766 and the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.