The Maldives has backed a resolution in United Nations General Assembly expressing concern at the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Syria, according to a release from the Foreign Ministry.
“The Resolution was tabled by Saudi Arabia, and the Maldives co-sponsored and voted in favour of it,” the Ministry stated.
“The Resolution was designed to bring into context a number of issues of concern to the international community. These include the use of heavy weapons by Syrian security forces against civilian populations, the widespread and systematic violation of human rights, and concerns over the security of Syria’s biological and chemical weapons stockpiles.
“The Government of Maldives is deeply concerned by the failure of the Syrian authorities to protect its own civilian population, and strongly condemns all violence, irrespective of where it
comes from, including acts of terrorism. It calls on all parties to abide by, and implement immediately Security Council resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012) to achieve a cessation of
the armed conflict. “
comes from, including acts of terrorism. It calls on all parties to abide by, and implement immediately Security Council resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012) to achieve a cessation of
the armed conflict. “
