A number of Arab nations claim to be keeping tabs on the events in Syria and are calling for unity and the prioritization of national interests.
A number of Arab countries have praised the decisions made in Syria that resulted in the fall of Bashar al Assad’s government and demanded measures to maintain stability and progress while keeping the situation from devolving into anarchy.
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia stated that it “monitoring the rapid developments in the brotherly country of Syria and expresses its satisfaction with the positive steps taken to ensure the safety of the Syrian people, prevent bloodshed, and preserve Syria’s state institutions and resources.”
Saudi Arabia called on the international community “to stand by the Syrian people and cooperate with them in all matters that serve Syria and fulfil the aspirations of its people while refraining from interfering in its internal affairs.”
In Qatar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement saying that Doha is “closely monitoring developments in Syria” and underscored the “necessity of preserving national institutions and the unity of the state to prevent the country from slipping into chaos.”
In accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and international legitimacy, Qatar reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Syrian crisis in a way that “serves the interests of the Syrian people and preserves the unity, sovereignty, and independence of their country.”
Bahrain is keeping a careful eye on the events in Syria, according to a statement released by the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also “emphasised its commitment to the security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria.”
It urged “all parties and components of the Syrian population to prioritise the nation’s supreme interests and the well-being of its citizens while ensuring the preservation of public institutions and the protection of vital and economic infrastructure.”
“Give the national interest priority.”
Cairo “is following with great interest the changes witnessed in Syria” and reiterated its support for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity of people, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry.
It urged “all Syrian parties, regardless of their orientations, to preserve state resources and national institutions, prioritise the national interest, unify objectives and priorities, and initiate a comprehensive political process to establish a new phase of consensus and internal peace, restoring Syria’s regional and international position.”
Jordan “stands with the Syrian people and respects their will and choices,” King Abdullah II of Jordan stated in a statement released by the Royal Court.
At a meeting of the National Security Council, King Abdullah emphasized “the need to safeguard Syria’s security and the safety and achievements of its citizens and to work urgently to ensure stability and avoid any conflict that could lead to chaos.”
The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, meanwhile, congratulated the Syrian people on Bashar al Assad’s overthrow.
Yemen reiterated that it respects Syria’s independence, its geographical integrity, and the aspirations of the Syrian people for freedom, change, peace, security, and stability.
“Interaction between all segments”
A statement from the Iraqi government said that the country “is following the developments in Syria and continues to make international contacts with brotherly and friendly countries to push efforts towards stability, security, public order and the protection of the Syrian people’s lives and property.”
Iraq emphasized that supporting one faction over another or meddling in Syria’s internal affairs is crucial since doing so will only fuel further war and divide.
In a statement, Algeria reaffirmed its sympathy with the Syrian people and emphasized the close relationships that exist between Algerians and Syrians due to their common history.
It urged “dialogue among all segments of the Syrian people, prioritising the country’s supreme interests, safeguarding the nation’s resources, and building a future that accommodates everyone in institutions that reflect the will of the Syrian people, free from foreign interference.”
“Palestine and its people stand with the Syrian people, respecting their will and political choices, ensuring their security, stability, and the preservation of their achievements,” the Palestinian presidency declared, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA.
It emphasized the significance of “all political parties prioritising the interests of the Syrian people, ensuring the restoration of Syria’s crucial role in the region and the world, which serves the interests of the Palestinian people and their just cause for freedom and independence.”
