Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani concluded a 24-hour diplomatic see to the Netherlands on Thursday, marking a considerable turning point in Syrian engagement with worldwide organizations. His journey consisted of a historical address at the Company for the Restriction of Chemical Defense (OPCW) in The Hague, making him the very first Syrian foreign minister to speak before the OPCW’s Executive Council.
Al-Shaibani revealed the check out on the social networks platform X, mentioning that Syria stays dedicated to solving exceptional problems connected to its chemical weapons program. “This involvement declares Syria’s dedication to worldwide security,” he composed.
Throughout his time in the Netherlands, al-Shaibani consulted with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp to talk about efforts to restore Syrian-Dutch relations. He likewise held talks with OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias and foreign ambassadors on problems of transitional justice and assistance for Syria’s continuous stabilization efforts. In addition, he engaged with Arab ambassadors to enhance diplomatic ties.
The check out follows Arias’ February journey to Damascus, where he consulted with Syria’s interim management. Syria has actually been under analysis by the OPCW for its declared usage of chemical weapons throughout the nation’s long-running civil dispute, a charge Damascus has actually consistently rejected. Given that its accession to the Chemical Defense Convention in 2013, Syria has actually dealt with calls from the worldwide neighborhood to totally dismantle its chemical stockpiles and enhance openness concerning its weapons program.