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Cross-border aid into Syria: Minister for Asia and the Middle East's statement, July 2022

Minister for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling gave a statement on the United Nations Security Council adopting Resolution 2642.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon Dame Amanda Milling
• Published: 12 July 2022

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Minister for Asia and the Middle East Amanda Milling said:

The United Nations Security Council has today adopted Resolution 2642, allowing the delivery of UN cross-border aid into Syria to be extended for just 6 months. Russia has again placed political support for the Assad regime above lifesaving aid for the Syrian people, using its veto to force a reduction in the mandate from 12 months to 6.

The UK will continue to stand with the Syrian people and support international efforts to avoid a further humanitarian crisis, including by pressing for renewal of the UN’s mandate to deliver this aid in January. We will also push even harder for a credible political settlement, which is the only way to bring an end to this dreadful war.

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Published 12 July 2022