We would also like to emphasise that such explanations under the chemical weapons convention are provided to the requesting state party as soon as possible, but in any case no later than ten days after the request is received. In this regard, the ultimatum demands to provide information immediately are absolutely unacceptable.

We urge our British colleagues to save propaganda fervour and slogans for an unenlightened domestic audience.

There they may work, within the walls of the specialised international organisation, such as the OPCW, one must operate with facts and only with facts. Stop pumping hysteria, officially formalise your request to us to begin consultations in order to clarify the situation.