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<p>The UK joined our close partners in mobilising support for the unanimous adoption
of UN Security Council resolution 2401, which calls for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria
to allow for delivery of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations, which are urgently
needed across Syria, but particularly in Eastern Ghouta.</p><p>The UK called an urgent
debate at the UN Human Rights Council, and proposed a resolution calling for full
and immediate implementation of resolution 2401, which was adopted on 5 March.</p><p>The
UK has repeatedly urged Russia bilaterally and in other multilateral fora to use its
influence to ensure adherence to the ceasefire and that the Assad regime allows rapid,
unimpeded and sustained UN-led humanitarian access to deliver urgently needed food
and medical supplies to Eastern Ghouta.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary and International
Development Secretary issued joint statements on 15 March and 22 March, condemning
the appalling situation in Eastern Ghouta and calling for the implementation of UNSCR
2401.</p><p>We will continue to urge all parties with influence to support an effective
and sustainable ceasefire in Syria, and to work constructively with the UN-mediated
political process to reach a lasting settlement to the Syrian conflict, in line with
UN Security Council Resolution 2254.</p>
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