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Malta plays part in operation to destroy Libyan toxic chemicals

Xinhua, September 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

Malta's role in an international operation to remove dangerous industrial chemicals in Libya was restricted to the transfer of a few sealed samples from ships to aircraft, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

The foreign ministry said that Malta's participation in the operation is in line with its obligations as a member of the OPCW, and because Malta has an interest in ensuring that such materials don't end up in the hands of extremists.

Actually, none of the tons of chemicals involved passed through Malta. The material was safely destroyed in other European countries.

However, Malta received 50 sealed 10 ml samples which were carried from Libya on ships and, on arrival here, were transported to the airport, where they were immediately taken to other countries for testing.

Malta took part in this operation alongside Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Britain and the United States. Endit