The Coordinator of the Office of Studies and Documents in the Syrian Opposition Coalition, Firas Al-Masri, delivered a comprehensive report on the Seventh Brussels Conference during the regular meeting of the political committee on Monday. The report highlighted the conference’s significance compared to previous editions and emphasized the key positions of the participants. It also addressed the pledged aid by donors and their capacity to meet the humanitarian needs in Syria.
Al-Masri provided an overview of the history and outcomes of the past six Brussels conferences in terms of alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people both within and outside Syria. He highlighted the participating countries and the amount of donations contributed by each.
Emphasizing the exceptional importance of the seventh edition, Al-Masri underscored its coincidence with the evolving nature of the Syrian crisis and the worsening humanitarian and living conditions in the country. These factors could have significant implications for addressing the situation in Syria.
Al-Masri discussed the obstacles hindering the outcomes of the conference, particularly the ongoing efforts by the United States to isolate the Assad regime and the persisting instability caused by renewed attacks on civilian areas by the Assad regime forces.
Furthermore, Al-Masri presented an overview of the conference program, which included discussions on addressing needs, access to basic services, sustainable humanitarian strategies, local leadership empowerment, and promoting justice and accountability in Syria.
Al-Masri recommended developing a detailed vision regarding the United Nations’ early recovery programs in Syria and their impact on the political process and the implementation of UN Resolution 2254. He also stressed the importance of monitoring and ensuring the distribution and completion rate of the aid pledged by each country during the conference.
Finally, he urged the United Nations and the active countries involved in the Syrian crisis to continue delivering humanitarian aid to those in need in Syria through Bab al-Salama and al-Rahi border crossings, without requiring approval from the Assad regime.
(Source: SOC’s Media Department)
