Jordan welcomes IAEA board decision on Syria

Amman, Sept. 9 (Petra) — The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate
Affairs on Wednesday welcomed the Board of Governors of the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopting a resolution
regarding Syria, which effectively closes the board’s review of the
safeguards agreement implementation in the country following its full
cooperation with the agency.

The ministry expressed its appreciation to all IAEA Board of
Governors member states for reaching consensus on the resolution,
which was drafted and submitted jointly by Arab member states on the
board: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Morocco. The ministry noted
that the consensus reflects international support for recent positive
developments regarding the Syrian file.

Spokesperson for the ministry, Ambassador Fouad Al-Majali, reaffirmed
Jordan’s firm position supporting Syria’s reconstruction efforts on
foundations that guarantee its unity, sovereignty, security,
stability, territorial integrity, and the protection of all Syrian
citizens’ rights.

//Petra// AF