The UN is working with the international community on reconsidering sanctions against Syria. This was stated by the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, speaking at a press conference in Damascus.

"We are working with the international community to provide support to the new Syrian administration," he said. According to Pedersen, "sanctions were imposed on the previous regime, and the countries that imposed them must reconsider them." "I am working with all parties on this issue," the special envoy emphasized.

At the same time, Pedersen pointed out the importance of holding a national dialogue in Syria, which will lead to a comprehensive political transition. According to him, "there are no clear deadlines [for it to happen] yet, but it is being prepared."