"DIPLOMACY"

The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, said, “In the tragic aftermath of the earthquakes, we have seen renewed diplomatic attention on Syria. Diplomacy is continuing involving the Astana players and the Syrian Government.” UNIFEED

Speaking to journalists, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States, said, “We will not rest. And we will not relent until Paul, Evan, and all hostages and wrongfully detained Americans are brought back safe and sound.” UNIFEED

Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (S/2023/248)

On the margins of the United Nations 2023 Water conference an African Union (AU) official said, “the strategic importance” of water “places it in the frontline of national interest,” and can be “a veritable tool for both economic growth and stability.” UNIFEED