Al-Shaibani: We will focus on creating a vision centered around the Syrian citizen

Riyadh, SANA- “The legacy left by the former regime, characterized by heavy burdens of administrative and financial corruption and outdated institutional structures, requires us to exert exceptional effort to completely rebuild them,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad al-Shaibani said.

In statements he made during Riyadh meetings, al-Shaibani added “We will focus our priorities on creating a vision centered around the Syrian citizen, aimed at serving him, improving his living conditions, and providing him with the opportunity for creativity and the attainment of his civil rights.”

He went on saying “The new Syrian administration is fully committed to advancing human rights and ensuring justice and equality for all Syrian citizens regardless of their political, religious, or ethnic affiliations.”

He noted that protecting human rights is a fundamental part of Syria’s vision for the future, saying “we believe that state building is the only way to achieve lasting stability and prosperity.”

“Syria is fully committed to the principles of national sovereignty and mutual respect between nations, and that relations between peoples should be based on cooperation and joint construction,” he added.

Al-Shaibani continued “In the new Syrian administration, we consider that the broad participation of all segments of society in political and social life represents a constitutional right for every Syrian. We call upon everyone to actively participate in building the future of Syria.”

He added “Involving all segments of Syrian society is at the core of our commitment to national reconciliation and transitional justice, in order to create a new Syria based on the values of equality, partnership, and mutual respect.”

Al-Shaibani affirmed full commitment to implementing transitional justice and continuing accountability for those involved in cases of mass killings, systematic torture, and the use of chemical weapons against people, and “we will work to bring them to justice and ensure their accountability.”

Ruaa al-Jazaeri