Visit of a delegation from the office of the Special Envoy

On January 15, 2025, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received Her Excellency Mrs. Najat Rochdi, Deputy of the Special UN Envoy to Syria Mr. Geir Pedersen, accompanied by a delegation from the office of the Special Envoy, at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Bab Touma – Damascus.

The meeting was attended by their Eminences: Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Archbishop of Homs, Hama, Tartous and Environs, Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Assistant, Mor Andrawos Bahhi, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, and Mor Augeen Al-Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary.

‏During the meeting, His Holiness and Her Excellency spoke about the current situation in Syria, especially the role of the United Nations in helping Syria build the society after the recent changes. They discussed the various needs of the Syrian society as well as the path that needs to be followed to ensure that the values of democracy and human rights are well-preserved.

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