(MENAFN) Türkiye's United Nations representative on Wednesday emphasized Syria's "significant progress" since the removal of the Assad regime last December.

He urged for the full reinstatement of the nation’s sovereignty and ongoing assistance in lifting sanctions.

"The Syrian government has achieved significant progress since last December, despite the magnitude of challenges," stated UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz during a Security Council meeting focused on Syria.

He further noted that "engagement with the international community is also advancing in a steady and constructive manner."

Highlighting developments in Syria's political landscape, Yildiz remarked that "recent elections to the People's Assembly reflected the government's commitment to an inclusive national dialogue."

He added, "We believe that normalization in Syria will gain momentum once all natural resources are managed by the Syrian government for all Syrians," underscoring the necessity of lifting the remaining sanctions.

Voicing concerns regarding the actions of the terrorist organization SDF, Yildiz explained, "Local communities continue to express growing dissatisfaction with the so-called SDF. We note with concern the so-called SDF's ideological and coercive practices that have deepened local tension."

The SDF is largely controlled by the terrorist group YPG, which is the Syrian faction of the terrorist PKK.

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