New York, March 10 (SANA) Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim Olabi, declared before the UN Security Council today that Syria’s commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is a “sacred pledge” rooted in the profound suffering of the Syrian people who fell victim to these weapons.
“When the texts of this convention came into the custody of the victims themselves, this commitment became an unwavering moral duty,” Olabi stated. He emphasized that the final elimination of these weapons is a national responsibility aimed at safeguarding Syrian citizens and enhancing regional stability.
The session witnessed a notable shift in international discourse, with several nations praising the constructive cooperation between the current Syrian government and the Technical Secretariat of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW):
United Kingdom: The British representative welcomed the progress made in dismantling the chemical legacy of the ousted regime. She referenced the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT) reports regarding the 2016 Kafr Zita attack as a reminder of why the final elimination of “Assad-era” stockpiles is essential.
Greece & Latvia: Both delegations commended the ongoing technical cooperation. Greece specifically highlighted its work with Syrian authorities to provide additional training and assistance to ensure all treaty obligations are met.
Pakistan: Reaffirmed strong support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the international community to bolster the Syrian government’s capabilities in finalizing this file.
Bahrain: In a forceful intervention, the representative of Bahrain emphasized that establishing a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction is a strategic necessity for collective security. He praised Syria’s efforts while drawing a sharp contrast with the “brutal and unjustified Iranian aggression” currently targeting Bahrain and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
The Bahraini envoy described recent Iranian missile and drone strikes as “crimes that violate international law and all human values,” asserting that such hostilities underscore the urgent need for regional respect for sovereignty and the non-proliferation of destructive weaponry.
