Qatar’s ambassador to the Netherlands and its Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Dr Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani, took part in the special session on Syria held during the OPCW Executive Council’s 108th session. The session was attended by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shibani.
In a statement to the Executive Council, al-Qahtani affirmed that the participation of the Syrian foreign minister in the Executive Council’s proceedings marks a pivotal historic moment for the Syrian people, as it paves the way for eliminating the chemical weapons programme left behind by the Assad regime.
He described it as a fundamental turning point in the relationship between the new Syrian government and the OPCW, noting that this development represents a genuine start to opening a new page of constructive co-operation on this issue, in line with the aspirations of the free Syrian people for security, stability, and prosperity.
He expressed gratitude to the Executive Council’s member states for supporting the extensive diplomatic efforts undertaken by Qatar, notably through its role in safeguarding the interests of Syria at the OPCW. He stressed that this active and effective involvement has substantially helped bridge many gaps, fostered trust and consensus, and opened new horizons for constructive collaboration between Syria and the organisation.
For his part, the Syrian foreign minister thanked Qatar for its ongoing, active support of Syria during this phase, particularly in facilitating communication and co-operation with the OPCW and in serving as a guardian of Syrian interests within the organisation.
Qatar’s ambassador to the Netherlands and its Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Dr Mutlaq bin Majed al-Qahtani takes part in the OPCW Executive Council's 108th Session on Syria.
