Pakistan has urged Syria to destroy its chemical weapons, leveraging recent leadership changes to ensure compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. Ambassador Munir Akram emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation to resolve outstanding chemical weapons issues. He also condemned the use of such weapons and highlighted support for Syria’s stabilization and territorial integrity.
Pakistan has called upon Syria to take action towards the destruction of its chemical weapons, particularly following the changes in the country’s interim authorities. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the UN, emphasized the need for all involved parties to leverage this moment to resolve outstanding issues related to chemical weapons.
Ambassador Akram urged further dialogue, cooperation, and adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the relevant Security Council resolutions, promoting a resolution to the Syrian chemical weapons concerns. The resolution mandates Syria to declare and eliminate its chemical arsenal under the oversight of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Since Syria’s accession to the CWC in 2013, the OPCW has raised issues regarding the thoroughness and accuracy of Syria’s disclosures about its chemical weapons. Pakistan firmly condemns the use of chemical weapons universally, stating that the CWC is crucial for global disarmament efforts. Ambassador Akram reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to uphold the objectives of the CWC and ensure the OPCW’s effectiveness and impartiality.
Furthermore, Pakistan advocates for the stabilization of Syria through a political process led by Syrians and facilitated by the United Nations, emphasizing the significance of maintaining Syria’s unity and territorial integrity. He warned against any access to weapons of mass destruction by terrorists, as stipulated by Security Council resolution 1540 (2004).
In conclusion, Pakistan has made a strong plea for Syria to proceed with the destruction of its chemical weapons in alignment with international mandates. The need for dialogue, adherence to the CWC, and cooperative efforts is imperative to close the issue of Syrian chemical weapons effectively. Pakistan’s commitment to disarmament and stabilization in the region reinforces its stance against the use of chemical weapons and supports a Syrian-led political solution.
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