German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Saturday called on permanent members of the UN Security Council, in particular Russia and China, to " no longer block a compromise " essential for cross-border aid in Syria.
Read also: Lebanon fears sanctions against Syria
" We all call (the members of the security council, editor's note) to no longer block a compromise. We owe this to the people of Syria, "said the head of German diplomacy in a tweet on behalf of his ministry. " We deeply regret that the extension of the resolution concerning cross-border aid to the UN Security Council was again prevented yesterday (Friday, editor's note) by a Russian and Chinese veto ," added the Minister of the Angela Merkel. " This is new bitter news for millions of people in northern Syria ."
The UN authorization allowing cross-border aid to Syria since 2014 expired on Friday without the deeply divided Security Council being able to extend this vital humanitarian assistance for millions of people. After five polls since Tuesday, all in vain with twice a double veto of Russia and China on their proposals, Germany and Belgium have embarked on a final initiative to save this device with a new vote hoped this weekend .
The UN cross-border authorization allows aid to be sent to the Syrian population without the approval of Damascus. Russia believes that the UN's cross-border authorization violates the sovereignty of its Syrian ally. Along with Belgium, another non-permanent member of the Council, Germany is in charge of the humanitarian aspect of the Syrian dossier at the UN.
