Key Points
- IAEA Board of Governors closed Syria's nuclear file by consensus
- New Syrian administration provided necessary information and access to IAEA
- Türkiye congratulated Syria and supported normalization process
- Syria will now be subject to routine IAEA inspections
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, meeting in Vienna, decided by consensus to close Syria's nuclear file dating back to the Assad regime era. The 2011 non-compliance resolution was removed from the agenda in recognition of the new Syrian administration's transparency and cooperation.
Syria will now be subject to routine safeguards inspections under the NPT like other non-nuclear-weapon states. IAEA Director General Grossi will inform the Board upon completion of excavations at Deir ez-Zor; the decision and report will be sent to the UN Security Council.
Türkiye's Permanent Representative to Vienna, Ambassador Mustafa Kibaroğlu, congratulated Syria, commended its normalization efforts, and emphasized that Türkiye's support will continue on all platforms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was Syria's nuclear file closed?
- The new Syrian administration resolved the 2011 non-compliance violations, placed undeclared nuclear materials under IAEA safeguards, and engaged in transparent cooperation.
- What was found in Deir ez-Zor?
- Approximately 73 tons of natural uranium metal were found; 55 tons consisted of fuel rods and 18 tons of scrap and waste.
- How did Türkiye react to this decision?
- Türkiye congratulated Syria, commended its normalization efforts, and announced that its support will continue on all platforms.
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