Turkey welcomes IAEA decision to conclude consideration of the implementation of the safeguards agreement in Syria

Istanbul, Sept 10 (KUNA) -- Turkey welcomed on Thursday the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) decision to close the file on Syria’s nuclear program, which was taken by the IAEA Board of Governors on Wednesday. In a statement, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We appreciate Syria’s commitment to its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, its close cooperation with the IAEA, and its transparency regarding activities dating back to the former regime.” The Turkish Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Turkey’s continued support for Syria across all relevant platforms. (End)