1) The Syrian conflict has been ongoing for 6 years, resulting in over 470,000 deaths, millions displaced, and widespread destruction of infrastructure and livelihoods. 2) The Angolan delegation is concerned about the Syrian government's chemical weapons falling into the wrong hands or being used due to the desperate situation. 3) Angola believes the only solution is an inclusive, Syrian-led political process based on the 2012 Geneva Communique, and supports UN and international efforts to protect civilians and end violence and war crimes in Syria.