The statement came ahead of a meeting in Geneva between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and American Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss Russia’s plan for Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile to be secured by the international community.
According to Mr Lavrov, under the proposal, Syria would sign up to the Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits countries from using or producing chemical arms.
The plan would also involve Syria disclosing information on where its chemical weapons are stored, and agreeing to any measures which experts deem necessary.
Speaking before he travelled to Geneva, Mr Lavrov said: “I am sure that there is a chance for peace in Syria. We cannot let it slip away.”
