Shulgin: Anti-Syria accusations at OPCW are fabricated, motivated by geopolitical interests

The Russian Envoy to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Alexander Shulgin has stressed that the accusations against Syria made by some Western states members in the OPCW are fabricated and motivated by geopolitical interests.

According to Itar Tass, Shulgin, during an event called “The truth and the lie about the use of chemical weapons in Syria” held in the run-up to resuming the work of the 25th session of the member-states’ Conference, said “it’s highly likely that Western states will pass a draft resolution on stripping Syria of rights and privileges under the pretext of Syria’s violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.” 

“This conclusion stems from the conclusions by the OPCW’s Investigation and Identification Team (IIT).  We have paid attention many times that this team is a completely illegitimate body, created in violation of the convention and the Security Council’s exclusive right,” the Russian diplomat said.

 Shulgin expressed hope that the delegations will discuss this issue and develop their own independent stance and will be able to pass a responsible decision.”

Hamda Mustafa