May 1, 2022
1 min read

Iran’s UN envoy warns against ‘politicising’ Syria’s chemical weapons issue

Iran has said that politicising Syria’s chemical weapons issue would jeopardize the authority of the world’s chemical weapons watchdog and hinder constructive dialogue with Syria on the issue, Iranian Press TV reported…reports Asian Lite News

Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi made the remarks at a UN Security Council session on the situation of chemical weapons in Syria on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Press TV.

Iran strongly opposes the use of chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone, and under any circumstances, she said.

“We reiterate our call for the full, effective, non-political, and non-discriminatory implementation of the CWC (Chemical Weapons Convention),” Ershadi was quoted as saying.

ALSO READ: ‘Iran could develop N-weapon in weeks’

The Iranian UN envoy also called for preserving the authority of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the intergovernmental implementing body for the CWC.

“We welcome Syria’s submission of its 100th monthly report to the OPCW on March 16, regarding activities on its territory related to the destruction of its chemical weapons and their production facilities,” she said.

“It is disappointing that certain states parties have politicized the Syrian chemical weapons issue, preventing the OPCW from confirming Syria’s compliance with its obligations, which could have resulted in constructive dialogue and cooperation with Syria,” Ershadi noted.

Previous Story

MUSK MAKES THE MOVE

Next Story

Gupta brothers used Zuma against South African people

Latest from Arab News

Gazans Struggle to Revive Life

Today, Gaza’s markets seem to awaken from beneath the ruins. Partially destroyed shops opened their doors amid streets littered with debris, while merchants attempt to arrange what remains of their goods on

GAZA AID: MSF raps Israel

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says Israel Continues to Use Aid as a Weapon of War Against Gaza Strip…reports Asian Lite News Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said that despite the ceasefire agreement, Israel

Qatar Emir Meets Trump

HH the Amir welcomed HE the US President and his accompanying delegation, expressing his pleasure at meeting the President during his stopover in Qatar…reports Asian Lite News HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim

Arab powerhouses plan future together

The UAE and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their deep strategic partnership at the third “Retreat of Resolve”, advancing shared visions for regional stability, innovation, and sustainable development….reports Asian Lite News The UAE Ministry

World Court slams Israel

The International Court of Justice says Israel must uphold human rights and ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians, adding moral pressure on Tel Aviv amid Gaza’s worsening crisis….reports Asian Lite News The International
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Dubai Customs foils bid to smuggle 1.5 tonnes of captagon

Authorities at Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali and Tecom Centre thwarted

UN Chief Denounces Iran’s Attack on Israel

The attack was the latest in a cycle of violence