BREAKING: Syria ready to join Chemical Convtn/Putin: Chem handover works only if US calls off strike

[Catherina]

6. Syrian FM: We are ready to sign Chemical Weapons Convention. Intend to give up chemical weapons

Syrian FM: We are ready to sign Chemical Weapons Convention

Published time: September 10, 2013 17:36


Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem (Reuters / Amr Dalsh)


Syria said it would sign the Chemical Weapons Convention, following Russia’s proposal that it hands over its chemical weapons to international supervisors. Damascus pledged to open its storage sites and provide full disclosure of its stocks immediately.

“We fully support Russia’s initiative concerning chemical weapons in Syria, and we are ready to cooperate. As a part of the plan, we intend to join the Chemical Weapons Convention,” Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said in an interview with Lebanon-based Al-Maydeen TV.

“We are ready to fulfill our obligations in compliance with this treaty, including through the provision of information about our chemical weapons. We will open our storage sites, and cease production. We are ready to open these facilities to Russia, other countries and the United Nations.”

He added: “We intend to give up chemical weapons altogether.”

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http://rt.com/news/syria-join-chemical-weapons-convention-675/