Pakistan urged Syria to eliminate its chemical weapons in accordance with a UN resolution. Ambassador Munir Akram highlighted the need for compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and the importance of dialogue among nations. The call aims to address Syria’s chemical arms issue and support the country’s sovereignty while condemning the use of such weapons. Key interventions stress the role of the OPCW and regional stability.
During a recent discussion at the United Nations, Pakistan urged Syria to take measures to eliminate its chemical weapons in alignment with the United Nations resolution. Ambassador Munir Akram, the Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, emphasized the importance of using the current transitional governance in Syria as an opportunity to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and urged for collective efforts to address the lingering issues related to chemical arms.
Ambassador Akram stated, “Everyone should seize the present opportunity to address outstanding issues in Syria including those relating to chemical weapons.” He highlighted the necessity of ongoing dialogue and adherence to the CWC and relevant Security Council resolutions to expedite the closure of the Syrian chemical weapons issue.
The UN resolution mandates that Syria fully disclose and dismantle its chemical weapon stockpile under the supervision of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), emphasizing the potential consequences outlined in Chapter VII of the UN Charter for non-compliance. Pakistan has observed ongoing concerns raised by the chemical weapons watchdog regarding the authenticity and completeness of Syria’s declarations since the country’s accession to the CWC in 2013.
In his address, Ambassador Akram strongly condemned the use of chemical weapons, stating, “We consider Chemical Weapons Convention a pillar of global arms control and disarmament.” He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing the objectives of the CWC and maintaining the effectiveness and impartiality of the OPCW’s verification mechanisms.
Furthermore, Ambassador Akram expressed support for a political solution to stabilize Syria that is inclusive and led by Syrians, facilitated by the UN. He underlined the critical need to uphold Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that terrorists must be denied access to weapons of mass destruction, including chemical arms, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1540 (2004).
In conclusion, Pakistan’s call for Syria to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention highlights the international community’s urgent need to address chemical disarmament. Ambassador Akram’s remarks underscore the significance of a collaborative approach and robust dialogue in resolving issues related to Syria’s chemical weapons. The emphasis on maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity and preventing terrorist access to dangerous weapons further illustrates Pakistan’s commitment to global arms control and regional stability.
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