12-07-2025
Syria praises Qatar for support during OPCW meeting
QNA
The Hague
Syria, during its participation in the 109th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague, expressed its deep thanks and appreciation to the State of Qatar for its temporary sponsorship of Syria's interests at the organization, affirming that this support reflects the strength of bilateral relations and Qatar's commitment to supporting Syria's stability and its active return to international forums.
Ibrahim Al Alabi, who serves Advisor to the Syrian Foreign Minister and Commissioner for the Chemical Weapons, emphasized in his speech the importance of progress made on the ground, as well as plans to launch internationally-led working groups under Syrian leadership to address the legacy of chemical weapons.
The members of the Executive Council and the Director-General of the organization unanimously praised what they described as Syria's serious shift and effective cooperation, reflecting a clear break from previous obstruction. They stressed the importance of President Ahmad Al Shara's meeting with the Director-General of the organization in Damascus.