Syrian president urges global backing for reconstruction, warns of Israeli aggression at UN
Ahmad al-Sharaa becomes first Syrian leader to address UN General Assembly since 1967, pledges peace and reforms after Assad’s fall
NEW YORK, US (MNTV) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa delivered a landmark speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, calling for international support to rebuild the war-torn country while blaming Israel of trying to provoke new conflicts in the region.
In his first UN appearance, the Syrian leader declared that his country was “writing a new chapter” of peace, stability, and prosperity following the ouster of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last year.
He thanked nations including Türkiye, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the US, the EU, and Arab and Islamic states for backing the Syrian people during the uprising and for supporting millions of refugees displaced by the conflict.
Sharaa accused the Assad regime of waging war on its own people through barrel bombs, chemical attacks, forced displacement, torture, and narcotics, claiming it left nearly one million dead, displaced around 14 million, and destroyed two million homes.
He emphasized that the rebellion that toppled Assad was conducted “with mercy and tolerance,” restoring rights without vengeance.
The president also voiced alarm over recent Israeli actions, including airstrikes on Syrian military sites and the expansion of occupation in the Golan Heights, which he said violated the 1974 disengagement agreement.
“We call on the world to stand with us in the face of these attacks,” he urged, warning of attempts to spark new crises.
Sharaa described Syria’s transition from “exporter of crises” to an “opportunity for peace,” highlighting reforms, national unity efforts, and new partnerships with regional and international actors.
He further reaffirmed Syria’s solidarity with Palestinians, declaring, “We stand firmly with Gaza.”
Concluding his nine-minute address, Sharaa proclaimed, “Truth has come and falsehood has perished,” as he presented Syria’s post-Assad future as a victory of justice over tyranny.
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