Irani supports the continuation of constructive dialogue between Syria and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, Irani at the meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding the “situation in the Middle East:” Syria – Chemical) condemned the use of chemical weapons in any place, time, by anyone and under any circumstances in the strongest possible way. It is as follows: “The Islamic Republic of Iran once again strongly condemns the use of chemical weapons in any place, time, by anyone and under any circumstances.”

We reiterate that any investigation into the use of chemical weapons must be impartial, professional, credible and objective, and fully comply with the requirements and procedures of the Chemical Weapons Convention. It is equally important that the OPCW be able to carry out its duties in an impartial, professional and objective manner, to find the facts based on evidence-based conclusions.

We reiterate that the Convention must be implemented fully, effectively and without discrimination. The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that politicizing the implementation of the Convention and political exploitation of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons endangers the credibility of the Organization and the Convention.

The Syrian Arab Republic, as a party committed to the convention, continues its obligations and close cooperation with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Syrian national authorities have not only sent monthly reports on the details of activities in their country, but actively by providing the necessary facilities in line with Facilitated the 26th round of consultations for the OPCW Assessment Team, which took place from January 23 to February 1, 2024.

In addition, Syria facilitated the 10th round of inspection of the Center for Scientific Studies and Research in December 2023. Technical Secretariat reports confirm that Syria has provided the assistance, access and support required, including in the administrative and logistical fields, as requested by the inspection team. This is another evidence of Syria’s continuous cooperation with the Technical Secretariat.

Thus, on February 27, 2024, the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons informed the Syrian national authorities about The closure of the three remaining issues informed the initial declaration of Syria and the remaining issues that may be closed. he does.

We ask some countries to refrain from baseless political accusations against Syria or premature judgments before the end of such consultations.

The Islamic Republic of Iran wants to continue the constructive dialogue between Syria and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to deal with the remaining issues and bring the case forward. favors a final and definitive solution.

This approach is critical to ensuring transparency, accountability and satisfactory resolution of outstanding issues.

It is regrettable that some Western countries have sought to adopt a controversial and political resolution during the 28th meeting of the conference of member states of the convention.

Unfortunately, this resolution seeks to advance the political goals of some countries and was proposed at a critical moment; At a time when the Syrian government is working diligently to improve humanitarian conditions and provide essential services.

The Islamic Republic of Iran calls for constructive efforts by the Security Council and expects its members to play a positive role. .

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