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Syria may give up WMD to cement political ties to EU
Even if Israel considers the removal of WMD we are ready for a just and comprehensive and lasting peace and to remove WMD under the supervision of UN." Syrian Foreign Minister Farouq al-Shara told a news conference with his visiting Czech counterpart Cyril Svoboda. Syria said on it was hopeful that a long-planned economic and political partnership pact with the European Union might be signed soon despite differences over weapons of mass destruction. please, EU, protect us against our common enemy the US The EU had been expected to initial the deal by the end of 2003, but Britain, Germany and The Netherlands have been seeking a greater Syrian commitment against WMD, EU diplomats say. "After the remarks of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, we became more optimistic that a deal will be signed as soon as possible," al-Shara said. Posted by: anon 2004-03-03 |
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