The UN Security Council held a UN General Assembly calling for an explanation of Russia's veto over humanitarian assistance to Syria, where the civil war continues.
While Russia insisted on its own position, there were a number of opinions from each country that veto rights should not be exercised due to humanitarian issues.
On the 8th of this month, the UN Security Council submitted a resolution to extend the deadline of the route by one year over the "support route" to bring humanitarian aid supplies from neighboring Turkey to Syria, where the civil war continues, but Russia has the right to veto. Was rejected by exercising, and four days later, an amended resolution was adopted to extend it for only six months in line with Russia's claim.
The UN General Assembly was held on the 21st to seek explanation after exercising the right of refusal, and at the beginning of the session, Russia's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Polyansky said that humanitarian assistance should be provided through the Assad administration in Syria, not through assistance routes from neighboring countries. Protected Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity by exercising its denial. "
After that, about 50 countries gave speeches, and the UN Security Council Ambassador to Norway, Yuru, said that a one-year extension of the support route was indispensable for the Syrian people who depended on relief supplies. In addition to accusing Russia of "stumbling," there were a number of opinions from each country that the permanent members should not exercise their veto rights due to humanitarian issues.
On the other hand, in addition to China, which abstained from the Security Council where Russia exercised its veto power, some countries, such as North Korea and Iran, showed an understanding of Russia's claims.
This is the second UN General Assembly to be held for explanations from the permanent members who have exercised their veto rights, following last month, and some countries have expressed concern about the abuse of the veto rights by the permanent members.
UN Ambassador Ishikane "Playing a constructive role"
Japan's Ambassador to the United Nations, Ishikane, spoke at the UN General Assembly, saying, "Syria's humanitarian aid route must be extended from humanitarian considerations without becoming a political issue." I expressed my intention.
"Japan, which will become a non-permanent member of the Security Council from next year, will continue to play a constructive role in bridging the gap between the countries concerned over Syria and improving humanitarian conditions," he said.