Greece Condemns Damascus Church Bombing and Calls for Syrian Stability at UN

Condemnation of Damascus Church Bombing

• 🇬🇷 Greece, through its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, strongly condemned the terrorist suicide bombing at the Marillayas Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus.
• 💔 The attack, which targeted Christians in a place of worship, was described as an abhorrent and cowardly act, with heartfelt condolences extended to the victims' families and solidarity to the people of Syria.

UN Security Council Discussion on Syria

• 🗓️ On Greece's initiative, the Security Council convened to discuss the latest developments in Syria, emphasizing that such heinous crimes cannot be ignored.
• 🎯 The attack is viewed not just as targeting one community but all Syrians and efforts towards reconciliation and recovery.

Importance of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Syria

• 🤝 The full protection and integration of all religious and ethnic communities are identified as crucial for Syria's long-term stability.
• 🏛️ Christians are highlighted as an integral part of Syria's history and future, contributing to its prosperity and diversity, and must be protected to do so.
• ✨ Syria's true wealth is its rich and diverse culture and heritage, which can only flourish in an inclusive, representative, and tolerant society.

Greece's Commitment to Syria's Future

• 🌍 Greece is determined to assist Syria in its recovery and encourages transitional authorities to demonstrate commitment to a better future.
• ⚖️ The Syrian interim authorities' commitment to bringing those responsible to justice was noted, with the international community expecting accountability and swift implementation of measures to ensure safety for all communities.
• 🤝 Greece is providing humanitarian aid to victims and will contribute to the restoration of the church.
• 🚫 A key message is that there should be no place for terror, intimidation, and discrimination in the new Syria, against religious sites or any individual.