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Deputy Secretary General Claudio Cordone briefs the Security Council.
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Syria’s progress should create momentum for next steps in the transition

The Security Council met on 17 September against the backdrop of efforts to consolidate Syria’s political transition. The Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Claudio Cordone, said that Syria has made “important advances” that should be “recognized and supported”, while stressing that “progress should generate momentum for further steps to address the significant challenges that remain”. He said Syrian authorities must focus on…

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DPPA is mandated to advance UN efforts in conflict prevention and peacebuilding globally.

The United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) leads the UN’s efforts in preventive diplomacy, mediation, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. DPPA supports the Secretary-General’s peace initiatives, oversees mediation, political transition and peacebuilding processes, and assists Member States with electoral processes. It also supports special political missions, provides early warning and political analysis, and works with regional partners to address political crises and sustain peace.

Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, briefs the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
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