Pakistan calls for Syria to destroy its chemical arms as per the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), emphasizing the necessity for compliance and international cooperation. Ambassador Munir Akram condemned the use of chemical weapons, affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to disarmament, and advocated for a united, politically inclusive Syria while opposing terrorist access to weapons of mass destruction.
During a recent discussion at the United Nations, Pakistan emphasized the need for Syria to eliminate its chemical weapons in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram highlighted the formation of new interim authorities in Syria as a pivotal moment for this initiative. “Everyone should seize the present opportunity to address outstanding issues in Syria including those relating to chemical weapons,” he urged, advocating for dialogue and compliance with the relevant UN resolutions.
Pakistan reiterates a strong commitment to the CWC, denouncing any use of chemical weapons globally. The emphasis is on the need for cooperation among nations to ensure the destruction of Syria’s chemical arsenal while concurrently supporting a stable, inclusive political process in Syria. Furthermore, Pakistan underscored the importance of preventing terrorist access to chemical weapons as outlined in UN Security Council resolution 1540.
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