Al-Shaybani: Based on our firm belief in transparency and constructive cooperation, Damascus took the initiative in an independent sovereign decision. On July 17th we sent an official letter to the agency that revealed the presence of nuclear materials in an undeclared location, and on the 29th of that month we signed a memorandum of understanding along with a clearly defined road map for peaceful uses.

Al-Shaybani: Based on our firm belief in transparency and constructive cooperation, Damascus took the initiative in an independent sovereign decision. On July 17th we sent an official letter to the agency that revealed the presence of nuclear materials in an undeclared location, and on the 29th of that month we signed a memorandum of understanding along with a clearly defined road map for peaceful uses.

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