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Geir O. Pedersen
@GeirOPedersen
Former UN envoy Syria,UN Special Coordinator Lebanon, former Norwegian Representative to the Palestinian Authority, Norwegian Ambassador China and UN New York.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Jan 7, 2019
    It's been a great pleasure to meet with my staff in Geneva today as I start my work as @UN Special Envoy for Syria. Follow our efforts for a peaceful and sustainable solution on @UNEnvoySyria.
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    UN Special Envoy for Syria
    @UNEnvoySyria
    Jan 7, 2019
    SE: Honoured to assume duties in service of Syrian people and their aspirations for peace. As directed by SG, will provide good offices, work for peaceful solution & implementation of SCR2254. Looking forward to consulting broadly with concerned parties within & outside Syria
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Mar 24, 2020
    Without a joint effort it will not be possible to suppress COVID-19 in Syria. Read my appeal:
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    UN Special Envoy for Syria
    @UNEnvoySyria
    Mar 24, 2020
    .@GeirOPedersen Today, I am appealing for a complete, immediate nationwide ceasefire throughout Syria to enable an all-out-effort to suppress COVID-19 in Syria. Syrians are acutely vulnerable to COVID-19. Statement: un.org/sg/en/content/…
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Sep 23, 2019
    Very pleased that we were able to come to an agreement on the full package on the Constitutional Committee. Looking forward to convene the committee in Geneva in the near future.
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    UN Spokesperson
    @UN_Spokesperson
    Sep 23, 2019
    I strongly believe that the launch of the Syrian-owned and led Constitutional Committee can and must be the beginning of the political path out of the tragedy toward a solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of all Syrians - @antonioguterres
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Feb 11, 2023
    Heartbreak of Syrians continuing. We must continue to stand w/all Syrians, depoliticize aid, & get more of absolutely everything-more access via all routes, & more support of all kinds. Appreciated chance to discuss this w/EU & EU partners today in Beirut, en route to Syria.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Feb 8, 2023
    The devastation from the earthquake is unimaginable. I appeal for all politics to be put aside to make sure that #Syrians urgently receive critical life-saving support they desperately need now, wherever they live, through the fastest routes. The window is closing rapidly.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Aug 29, 2017
    Happy to see my good friend Tore @AmbHattrem as new Permanent Representative for @NorwayUN in New York! Follow him for news from @UN
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Jul 9, 2019
    Pleased to be back in Damascus. Hopeful we can move the political process forward with the Constitutional Committee as a door opener, and that we can find a way to end the violence in Idlib. Continue work on detainees, abductees, and missing persons.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Jun 30, 2022
    I’m delighted that the Secretary-General has appointed Najat Rochdi @rochdi_najat as the new Deputy Special Envoy for Syria. I very much look forward to working closely with her in the search for a lasting settlement to the conflict in line with Security Council resolution 2254.
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    UN Special Envoy for Syria
    @UNEnvoySyria
    Jun 29, 2022
    .@antonioguterres announced today the appointment of @rochdi_najat of Morocco as his Deputy Special Envoy for #Syria. Ms. Rochdi brings over 20 years of experience in political affairs & international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas un.org/sg/en/content/…
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Feb 9, 2023
    The devastation from the earthquake is unimaginable. My appeal not to politicize emergency response. This about putting people first.
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    UN Special Envoy for Syria
    @UNEnvoySyria
    Feb 9, 2023
    .@GeirOPedersen Emergency response must not be politicized. We must instead focus on what is needed urgently to help..those who we can still save, those whose lives are devastated by one of the most catastrophic earthquakes the region has seen... specialenvoysyria.unmissions.org/press-stakeout…
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Aug 23, 2020
    Ahead of the convening of the Syrian Constitutional Committee Monday in Geneva, I met w/the Co-Chairs & Middle Third, & I am looking forward to a week of substantial discussions on the agenda & moving the process forward.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Oct 9, 2020
    Heartfelt congratulations to WFP and David for a well deserved @NobelPrize. You’re doing a critical job in Syria, providing support to people in real need. Thank you!
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    World Food Programme
    @WFP
    Oct 9, 2020
    It's hard to make @WFPChief speechless, but it's how we're all feeling right now! Thank you @NobelPrize for this recognition of our work and for this incredible honour. #NobelPeacePrize
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Jul 15, 2015
    Thank you to my wonderful team for a superb job on #FFD3. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda agreed tonight.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Oct 24, 2020
    The call for a global ceasefire more relevant than ever - including for Syrians who need a sustained calm, relief of their continued suffering, and progress on the political track in line with Security Council Res 2254.
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    António Guterres
    @antonioguterres
    Oct 23, 2020
    Ahead of #UNDay, I reinforce my appeal for a global ceasefire so we can devote all our energies to fighting #COVID19. Let us act together to defeat the pandemic, prevent climate catastrophe, uphold the equality of women and men and pave the way for a better world.
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    Geir O. Pedersen
    @GeirOPedersen
    Oct 18, 2021
    A pleasure to meet with the two co-chairs yesterday and today ahead of the 6th session that started this morning.
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    UN Special Envoy for Syria
    @UNEnvoySyria
    Oct 17, 2021
    The Syrian Constitutional Committee Co-Chairs meet together for the first time with @GeirOPedersen in advance of the Sixth Session, which convenes in Geneva on Monday.
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