UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
The United Kingdom voted in favour of the resolution today. It marks a significant moment, nearly one year after the fall of Asad and the beginning of a new chapter of hope for the Syrian people.
We welcome the progress made by the Syrian Government to date, including on advancing the political transition, and taking positive steps on counter terrorism and chemical weapons.
In this context, we welcome the delisting of Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Anas Khattab from the 1267 sanctions regime.
It is important to note that the Syrian Arab Republic is not, and has never been, designated under the ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions regime, or any other UN sanctions regime.
We hope that this resolution will further encourage deeper engagement with the international community and support the Syrian people in their efforts towards reconstruction and economic development.
The United Kingdom has consistently stood by the people of Syria.
We will continue to support the Syrian Government as it fulfils its commitments to build a more stable, free, and prosperous future for all Syrians.
