“We condemn the attacks in northern and northeastern Syria, especially on the Tishreen Dam. The Tishreen Dam is vital for water supply in the region,” said the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris.
Evangelos K. Sekeris Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations
This position assumes particular weight, as it concerns direct offensive actions with serious consequences for the civilian population and civilian infrastructure.
The Tishreen Dam is one of the most important sources of water and energy for the war-torn country, and its targeting creates terrifying humanitarian and environmental threats.
The Greek ambassador also stressed that “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria must be respected by all,” reiterating Greece’s firm support for the country to be united, peaceful and secure.
Tishreen Dam
Referring to the recent atrocities in the coastal region, he underlined the need for an inclusive political transition and institution-building for transitional justice, as key steps for sustainable peace.
Finally, he recalled the ongoing Greek solidarity, highlighting the country’s participation in the 9th Brussels Conference on the Recovery of Syria, as a practical example of support.
Greece’s strong condemnation serves as a clear message against Turkey’s unilateral military actions, which undermine regional stability and burden the position of the multi-ethnic people of the Eastern Mediterranean country.
Sekeris’ intervention raises the issue at an international level and strengthens the voices calling for respect for international law and protection of critical infrastructure.
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