Qatar welcomed the adoption by the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), during its 110th session, of the resolution titled “Accelerated Destruction of Remaining Chemical Weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic,” which was approved by consensus among member states.
“The broad consensus achieved on this resolution reflects the commitment of the States Parties to a spirit of cooperation and shared responsibility, and the international community’s determination to move forward in closing this file, in a manner that strengthens the objectives of the Chemical Weapons Convention,” Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
Qatar expressed its appreciation for Syria’s constructive cooperation with the OPCW during the related discussions, which contributed to the adoption of the resolution. It reaffirmed its full support for the OPCW’s efforts in fulfilling its mandate.
It also praised the constructive collaboration among States Parties in reaching this consensus, emphasizing the importance of continued collective action to ensure the complete elimination of any remaining chemical weapons and thereby reinforcing international peace and security.
MHD Ibrahim