The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has unanimously voted to remove the long-standing “non-compliance” item concerning Syria from its agenda, after Damascus completed all required technical and legal steps under its safeguards obligations.

The decision ends more than a decade of institutional deadlock and caps an intensive 18-month national and diplomatic effort. Working in coordination with the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (SAEC), Syrian authorities granted full technical access and logistical support for verification activities, enabling the agency to account for all identified nuclear materials under Syria’s Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement.

With the non-compliance designation lifted, Syria regains its full rights within the international nuclear framework, including access to peaceful nuclear technologies in radiation medicine, agriculture, water management, and scientific research. The decision also restores eligibility for international research grants, technical training programs, and knowledge-exchange initiatives that had been restricted during the dispute.

Speaking to Al-Thawra, SAEC Chairman Dr. Mudar Al-Ukla described the unanimous vote as a milestone that closes a prolonged chapter of political pressure. He said the resolution constitutes explicit international recognition of Syria’s adherence to safeguards and its commitment to technical transparency. Al-Ukla added that the commission will now focus on expanding cooperation with global partners to support the country’s scientific, technological, and medical development.

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