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Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, Claudio Cordone - Briefing to the Security Council (27 August 2026)
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· August 28, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the briefing are available from the source, including the full statement from Claudio Cordone.
A briefing was given to the Security Council by Deputy Special Envoy Claudio Cordone. He is currently in Damascus, where he has been present throughout July. He has been engaging with various groups, including the Syrian government and civil society.
Despite challenges, opportunities for Syria exist if the right institutions are built. Further details on the briefing are available from the source, including the full statement from Claudio Cordone. The briefing touched on the need for sustained commitment from the international community to support Syria.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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