Syrian chemical attack probe outcomes to be posted after scientific standards are met – Lavrov

Outcomes of the investigation of the suspected chemical attack in Syria will be posted after the experts meet every scientific standard,according to Voice of Russia.

“As [UN Envoy to Syria] Lakhdar Brahimi has said, there are certain scientific standards the experts are following,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters after the working lunch attended by Brahimi.

Geneva-2 conference at risk – Lakhdar Brahimi

As soon as the results of the examination on using chemical weapons in Syria are made public the UN Secretary-General will inform the Security Council and the world community, UN Special  Envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi said.

Brahimi said that neither he nor UN Secretary-General “do not express their opinions, but adhere to international law, according to which a military action without UN Security Council authorization is unacceptable.” According to UN Special Envoy, the situation around Syria remains very dangerous.

Earlier, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commented on the Syrian issue. The international community should do everything possible to prevent the use of force against Syria, he said.

Lavrov and Canadian FM discuss situation in Syria and bilateral cooperation – Russian FM

A meeting between Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Canadian counterpart John Baird has taken place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in St Petersburg, Russia’s Foreign Ministry reported.

“During a brief conversation, they discussed Russia-Canada cooperation in bilateral relations and international affairs, including the situation in Syria,” the Ministry informed.

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