Media reports on chemical weapons use untrue, says Mikdad

DAMASCUS, (ST)_Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Dr. Fayssal Mikdad dismissed as completely baseless the allegations circulated by some media outlets that the Syrian army has used chemical weapons.

“they{allegations} aim primarily at diverting the  UN mission  in Syria, “underscored Mikdad.

Mikakd’s remark was  made  during a meeting he held on Thursday with the Russian NGOs delegation currently visiting Syria.

During the meeting, Mikdad highlighted the Syrian-Russian deep- rooted ties.And highly  appreciated Russia’s stances on the ongoing events in Syria at international forums .

“Russia’s policy is ethical and  based on the respect for the UN Charter, the international law and combating terrorism, “stressed Mikdad.

Mikdad made it clear that  the events unfolding in Syria have been provoked by terrorism funded by the US, some European states and Saudi Arabia that adopt double-standard policies in dealing with terrorism.

“Syria is interested in making the UN mission in Syria a success, “said Mikdad.

For her part, Chairwoman of the Russian delegation, Lantseva Valentina Alexeeva, Head of the St. Paul the Apostle Foundation voiced  Russian people’s support to the Syrian people against terrorism.

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