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UN Security Council Makes First-Ever Visit to Syria Amid Reconstruction Efforts
Historic UNSC delegation arrives in Syria to meet new authorities, assess humanitarian needs, and explore post-war reconstruction.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-04
UN Security Council Makes First-Ever Visit to Syria Amid Reconstruction Efforts

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegation has arrived in Syria for its first-ever visit to the country, marking a historic step in re-establishing relations just days before the one-year anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

The delegation crossed into Syria via the Jdeidet Yabous border from Lebanon and is scheduled to meet Syrian officials, including President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as members of civil society, according to state media reports. The diplomats also visited Damascus’s heavily damaged Jobar suburb to witness the destruction left by the 14-year civil war.

Reporting from Damascus, Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig noted that the visit will also include Syria’s historical sites, giving the UNSC an opportunity to understand both the country’s cultural heritage and the ongoing challenges of reconstruction.

The visit has been “very well received” in Syria, reflecting the new authorities’ efforts to reestablish international relations and secure support from the UN and neighboring countries. Humanitarian issues, including the plight of displaced Syrians, remain a key focus of discussions.

The UNSC delegation comes at a time when Syria continues to face security challenges, including Israeli incursions into southern Syria and lingering sectarian tensions. Last week, an Israeli raid in Beit Jinn killed 13 people, highlighting ongoing regional instability.

Slovenian UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar, whose country currently holds the UNSC’s rotating presidency, emphasized the importance of the visit, calling it the first official Security Council trip to the Middle East in six years and the first-ever to Syria. He noted that the visit aims to support dialogue, assess reconstruction efforts, and promote inclusive governance in Syria.

The UN hopes the delegation’s visit will strengthen cooperation with Syria, foster dialogue on political transition, and address humanitarian aid and reconstruction priorities. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, stated that the visit is expected to enhance communication between the UN and Syrian authorities.

As Syria embarks on its initial post-war reconstruction, the UNSC delegation’s visit signals an important step in re-engaging the international community with the war-torn nation.
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