Amsterdam: Another deadline for destroying the chemical weapons stockpile had been missed by government of Syria. Syria however claimed that it will meet a final deadline of June 30.
An Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons had set up the timetable and Syria was to have given up its entire stockpile of chemical weapons by Wednesday.
A U.S. diplomat said last week that Syria had only removed 4 percent of its most toxic chemicals so far. All should have been removed by Dec. 31 under the framework.
Russia said Tuesday that Syria is preparing a new schedule and will make further shipments soon. OPCW spokesman Michael Luhan said his organization is awaiting news from Syria.
Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mikdad said Syria is still cooperating and plans to meet the June 30 deadline.
Bureau Report
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