Syrian delegation welcomes unanimous Security Council press statement, cites integration agreement and foiled assassination attempts

A Syrian delegation addressed reporters at the United Nations to summarize recent diplomatic and security developments and to respond to questions about integration with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and allegations of terrorist activity.

The delegation said the UN Security Council adopted a press statement the previous evening and that 'All council members unanimously affirmed ... their commitment to the unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity of Syria,' and expressed support for the Syrian government, according to the delegation's speaker, Nasir. The statement, Nasir said, welcomed Syria's 'decisive action to secure and manage prisons' and the implementation of an integration agreement with the SDF.

Why it matters: The delegation framed the Council statement as international backing for steps the government said it is taking on security, territorial control and reconciliation. The briefing also touched on human-rights-related measures and sensitive security claims that could affect international engagement.

The delegation highlighted a number of developments it described as achievements, including 'the implementation of the integration agreement with the SDF,' signing of economic agreements with multiple countries, the reopening of the Damascus international book fair, and work 'on combating drugs and terrorism' in collaboration, the speaker said.

On minority rights, the speaker cited 'decree number 13 by his excellency president Ahmad al Shaddaa' and described it as a measure 'to guarantee the rights of the Syrian Kurds after decades of injustice, deprivation, and marginalization.'

Reporters pressed for operational details. Namo from Rodal asked how General Muslum came to be invited to a Munich meeting and whether the integration agreement will include specific SDF brigades — 'for example, SDF... Kurdish female fighters,' the reporter said. Nasir responded that the Munich meeting was 'a historic moment' and that the delegation included 'general Muslim and Ilhan Ahmed' and minister Sheibani; he said details about which brigades are included 'need to be continuously fleshed out' and should be resolved through dialogue.

On Kobani, Nasir said United Nations convoys were organized and that 'these services have resumed' as security conditions improved; he added the government 'looks forward to ... all the services resume as quick as possible.'

Security claims and attribution: A reporter noted a UN Office of Counterterrorism report saying the government foiled '5 assassination attempts' in 2025 against the president and senior ministers. Nasir confirmed multiple attempts had been foiled, described the government's response as involving security, military and 'multifaceted' social measures, and said the incidents show the government remains a target. When asked whether the government was convinced the five attacks were carried out by ISIS and whether perpetrators had been captured, Nasir said, 'yes, we were convinced that they were all, by ISIS,' but added he could not provide operational details.

On possible external support for militants and weapons sources, a reporter asked whether any countries were supporting terrorist groups. Nasir said he hoped 'there's no country' doing so and stressed cooperation with member states and partners to 'ensure that these all dry out' while acknowledging non-state actors have ways to obtain weapons.

The session closed after brief concluding remarks. The Security Council press statement and the delegation's claims about integration and security were the principal outcomes reported at the stakeout; specifics about which SDF units are covered by the integration agreement, details of security investigations, and the full text of 'decree number 13' were not provided in the briefing.

Sources: Remarks by Nasir at the United Nations press stakeout and questions from reporters; reference to a UN Office of Counterterrorism report mentioned by a reporter.