UN (IP) - Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN says holding a meeting a month to just repeat baseless claims against Syria does nothing for the efficacy of the UN Security Council to help the country.

Iran PressAmerica:  Speaking at the UN On “The situation in the Middle East: (Syria – Chemical)” in New York, on September 7, 2023, Amir-Saeed Iravani said that Iran fully supports constructive dialogue between Syria and the OPCW, setting a specific timeframe to address any remaining issues and bring the file to a final and conclusive closure.

Such an approach will ensure transparency, accountability, and a satisfactory resolution of all outstanding issues Iravani said and added:  "We commend Syria's commitment to convene a high-level meeting between the Syrian Foreign Minister and the Director General of OPCW."

He stated in the meeting: "We believe that to ensure a successful outcome, any investigation into chemical weapons incidents must be conducted with utmost impartiality, professionalism, credibility, and objectivity, strictly adhering to the Convention's requirements and procedures."

The Islamic Republic reiterates its stance that the integrity and credibility of the OPCW hinge on its ability to maintain neutrality and objectivity, guided solely by scientific and technical considerations, he read.

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