New York, June 10 (SANA)Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,Ibrahim Olabi, affirmed that the new Syria is proud to have adopted a balanced, moderate approach to its foreign relations, based on dialogue and cooperation to build the best possible relations with all countries of the world, far removed from the destructive politics of axes and alliances.

Speaking at aU.N. Security Council sessionon political solutions in the Middle East , Olabi stated: “Throughout its long history, Syria has known both war and peace, and it understands the importance of peaceful means to resolve conflicts and end wars. It is fully aware of the challenges and difficulties facing the role of a mediator, as well as the difficulty of conflicting parties agreeing on an impartial mediator.”

Olabi said that Syria has recently emerged from a phase of war and crises and now enjoys good relations with all countries. It is trying to seize this opportunity to bridge differences and begin playing a positive mediating role in a number of regional issues. This represents a remarkable step forward in its recovery and rise.

He affirmed said Syria’s profound political transformation has helped defuse an international conflict that could have persisted for decades. After serving as an arena for regional and international power struggles over the past 15 years, Syria has become a country whose security and stability now represent a genuine shared interest for all of those actors.

Olabi pointed out that, in light of the current regional and international balance of power, Syria now looks to resume its normal role in the Middle East, one of the world’s most complex regions.

“Syria is seeking to restore its historic position as a crossroads of civilizations and faiths, connecting East and West and serving as a hub for trade, stability, and economic prosperity,” Olabi said.

Olabi affirmed Syria is both willing and capable of contributing to regional stability, drawing on its historical experience and longstanding role in the region.

“The UN Charter, particularly Chapter VI, remains the legal and political framework for resolving ongoing disputes. While the Charter assigns a significant role to the Security Council in this regard, it places the will of the parties to a dispute above any external intervention, making dialogue and mediation the most effective tools for achieving resolution,” Olabi stressed.

Olabi said that, based on this approach, Syria has engaged in security talks with Israel through the appreciated mediation of the U.S., whose role in this file reflects its commitment to promoting peace in the region and sparing its peoples the devastation of war and conflict.

Olabi clarified that although the process has not yet produced tangible results on the ground, Syria remains committed to continuing the talks in an effort to break the existing deadlock and reach understandings that satisfy all parties and contribute to security and stability in the region. He added that the new Syria declared that it does not seek war with any country and is prepared to address the security concerns of any party through dialogue, which it views as the path to achieving solutions.

“Syria welcomes the positive response its new approach has received from the international community in support of efforts to establish the foundations of stability in the region,” Olabi underlined.

Olabi added that those who have experienced war understand the value of peace and recognize that mediation requires courageous solutions and realistic approaches. He said Syria gained such experience during years of struggle against the deposed regime through local and field-level mediation efforts.

Olabi said Syria’s long civilizational history demonstrates that its destiny is to serve as a meeting point rather than a source of division, and as a platform for harmony and peace rather than conflict and tragedy. He added that Syria is ready to play a constructive role in helping resolve regional and international disputes, describing that role as part of the country’s recovery process and its civilizational responsibility.