[GA] 1st Meeting of International Security Committee

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	CONVOCATION
Body:	International Security Committee
Chair:	Vice-President Leoluca Belloni
Activity: Date:	Debate September 2006 | (02/06/2025)
Subject: Agenda item:	The Syrian crisis TEXT

Agenda item: Document:

Draft resolution on the Syrian crisis A/11/5/L

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FIRST COMMITTEE ROOM | CALL TO ORDER

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Leoluca Belloni, Vice-President of the Assembly and chair of the International Security Committee, brought down his gavel accompanied by the statement, "I hereby call this meeting to order."

"Distinguished delegates, in accordance with the Provisional Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, the International Security Committee—also known as the First Committee—serves as both a forum and decision-making body for matters concerning international peace and security."

"His Excellency Pedro da Gama, President of the Portuguese Republic, has submitted a draft resolution on the Syrian crisis, referenced A/11/5/L, to the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General has in turn transmitted this document to the President of the Assembly. The President has placed it on the agenda of this Committee."

"The agenda item titled 'Draft Resolution on the Syrian Crisis' shall now be opened for debate. Each delegation is invited to deliver a statement on the matter. Furthermore, delegations may submit proposed amendments to the Chair. These amendments will be put to a vote. Once voting on the amendments is concluded, the Committee shall proceed to vote on the final draft of the resolution."

"All relevant documentation has been circulated to delegations in preparation for this meeting."

Amendment Form

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FIRST COMMITTEE ROOM | DEBATE

"I now invite representatives who wish to address the Assembly regarding the draft resolution on the Syrian crisis."

 

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Thai Ambassador to the Global Assembly​

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Kantathi Suphamongkhon stood up from his seat and walked toward the center of the sacred chamber of international relations. He was clad in his usual black formal suit pinned by a golden hammer and sickle brooch. It had become his habit to secure the first place to address the Global Assembly, and he would speak in a calm tone full of conviction.

“Fellow delegations of nations to the Global Assembly,

It is an immense honor that the Socialist Republic of Thailand addresses this sacred chamber today. Our confederation of free socialist communes is known for its commitment to principles and values of democracy, human dignity, civil liberties, equality, and freedom. The ongoing predicament and humanitarian crisis deeply trouble the Thai people, who are raised to be socially conscious and responsible. Our nation stands with the oppressed Syrian people and the Kurdish minority, whose lands were stolen by imperialist states during the era of colonialism. The plight of the local working class and innocent civilians requires immediate international attention. Thailand has the privilege of cooperating with our partners worldwide to raise the issue of the ongoing Syrian crisis. The confederal Thai government unequivocally supports the proposed draft resolution by the Portuguese Republic, for such an initiative has been consulted with our nation.

Thailand implores the democracies of our planet to transcend their rhetoric and support this resolution by committing humanitarian resources and security forces to the proposed Global Assembly Peacekeeping Mission in Syria. We must look at Portugal as an example of a shining democracy that is brave enough to stand up for the suffering of our fellow human beings. Thailand has always seen our partner in Portugal as fervently committed to the cause of human emancipation, like our country. Even though our paths might differ, we are united in a shared vision of a human future free from war, want, and ecological destruction. The world must not stand idle, as they have the responsibility to protect those in humanitarian distress. Thailand calls upon its allies in Sweden and France to support this draft resolution, for we have the shared aspirations of a peaceful, stable, and democratic Syria.

Thank you.”​

 

[Bruno]

The Portuguese Representative for the Global Assembly, Mario Esteves, would speak after the Thai had completed his opening remarks.

"Distinguished Delegates, Esteemed Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is an honor to stand before you today as we convene to deliberate on a matter of profound significance to international peace and security. Portugal is deeply committed to the principles of the Global Assembly and the collective pursuit of a more stable and just world.

The draft resolution before us represents a critical step towards addressing the ongoing crisis in Syria, a situation that has not only caused immense suffering but also posed significant challenges to regional and global stability. As a nation with a long-standing tradition of promoting peace and dialogue, Portugal firmly believes in the power of collective action and the importance of upholding international law.

Our proposal to establish a Global Assembly Peacekeeping Mission in Syria (GAPMS) is rooted in the belief that a coordinated and robust international presence can help pave the way for lasting peace. The mission's mandate to facilitate free and fair elections, protect civilians, and establish a semi-demilitarized zone between Kurdish Autonomous territory and the rest of Syrian territory reflects our commitment to a comprehensive and inclusive approach to conflict resolution.

Portugal is grateful for the support and cooperation of all member states who have contributed to bringing this resolution to the floor. We are particularly heartened by the spirit of solidarity and shared purpose that has characterized our discussions thus far. It is through such collaborative efforts that we can hope to make meaningful progress towards a more peaceful and secure world.

As we embark on this debate, let us remain mindful of the urgent need for action and the profound impact that our decisions will have on the lives of countless individuals in Syria. Let us approach this task with the gravity and sense of responsibility that it demands, and let us strive to reach a consensus that reflects our shared commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity.

Thank you, and I look forward to a productive and constructive discussion."

 

[Jay]

Madame President, Distinguished Delegates,

On behalf of the People’s Republic of Türkiye, I rise today in solidarity with the working people of Syria, Arab, Turkmen, and Kurd alike, who for over a decade have borne the weight of imperialist aggression, sectarian fragmentation, and economic dispossession. Türkiye, governed by the principles of socialism and internationalist solidarity, reaffirms its commitment to peace, self-determination, and the protection of the sovereign will of the Syrian people.

Türkiye has stood at the forefront of this humanitarian crisis, sheltering over 1.1 million Syrian refugees within our borders. This is not an act of charity but a duty arising from shared struggle and human dignity. However, we must speak plainly: the economic toll of this commitment has been immense.

Our economy, already strained by decades of capitalist exploitation and recent global instability, faces enormous pressure. Infrastructure in our border provinces is overwhelmed, wages have stagnated, and social services are near a breaking point. While we will never abandon our fraternal obligations to Syria’s displaced working class, it is imperative that any international resolution addressing this conflict include binding financial assistance to frontline states, foremost among them Türkiye. Without this, such resolutions are mere paper gesture that is morally correct, but materially hollow.

Türkiye also expresses its firm opposition to operative clause 3, subsection iii of this resolution, which proposes the establishment and maintenance of a semi-demilitarized zone between the so-called Kurdish Autonomous territory and the rest of Syria.The global working class denounces all forms of ethnic chauvinism and sectarian nationalism. Such language goes against the very heart of this conflict, which is the exploitation of the Syrian people.

We object because such a measure, crafted and imposed from outside Syria, risks inflaming tensions and will only entrench ethnic divisions. It represents an approach rooted in colonial partition, not socialist reconciliation. Nationalism, in all its forms, is the antithesis of social harmony. Let us not pretend that dividing the Syrian people along ethnic lines will bring them together.

Türkiye calls on our comrade-delegates from the Socialist Republic of Thailand, whose people have long demonstrated courage in their own democratic and socialist struggles, to lead a multilateral, socialist-inspired mission focused on the true agents of peace: the workers, farmers, and families of Syria, regardless of ethnic or religious background.

Türkiye urges this Assembly to revise the resolution to reflect the following principle: military intervention must be a last resort, not a first impulse. The United Nations must exhaust all avenues of peaceful reconciliation including direct negotiations among all Syrian parties, before any boots touch Syrian soil. Furthermore, any future military deployment must return to this General Assembly for approval, following a full report from the Secretary-General detailing the outcome of peace talks.

To act otherwise risks repeating the errors of past interventions: replacing the current chaos with further chaos, and disorder with yet deeper misery for the masses.

Türkiye, as a neighboring state and historic partner of the Syrian people, believes that the Syrian crisis can only be resolved through a comprehensive, inclusive, and class-conscious process. This must center not on the desires of exiled elites or armed factions backed by foreign interests, but on the demands of Syria’s working people, who are the real victims of this long war.

Let us not rebuild Syria for them. Let us help them rebuild it for themselves.

In closing, Türkiye does not reject the idea of global solidarity, indeed, we embrace it. But solidarity must come not with conditions, not with weapons first and aid later, but with resources, humility, and a politics rooted in common humanity.

Thank you."