Syria’s Foreign Minister Attends OPCW Meeting, Signifying New Commitment to Global Norms
Asaad Al-Shaibani, Syria’s Foreign Minister, will attend an OPCW meeting for the first time since the Assad regime’s ouster, reaffirming Syria’s commitment to international security and honoring victims of chemical attacks.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani announced his participation in a meeting of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the Netherlands. This marks a significant moment as it is the first time a Syrian representative has attended the executive council of the OPCW since the ouster of Bashar Assad. Shaibani emphasized that this participation reflects Syria’s dedication to international security and serves to commemorate the victims of the Assad regime’s chemical attacks.
Asaad Al-Shaibani’s attendance at the OPCW meeting symbolizes Syria’s shift towards accountability regarding its use of chemical weapons. His statement highlights the importance of national commitment to international norms and honors historical injustices inflicted upon the Syrian populace. This meeting may set the stage for future discussions on chemical disarmament in Syria.
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