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The General Directorate of Petroleum – Petroleum Facilities in Tripoli and Zahrani said in a statement on Friday, “Following the issuance of the decisions of the Supreme Defense Council, the issue of the presence of nuclear materials in the oil facilities in Zahrani of high quality and concentrated has become common, “and noted that” these materials entered Lebanon between 1950 and 1960, that is, before the International Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons concluded in 1973, and therefore Lebanon is not considered in violation of the International Treaty.
The management continued that “the materials present are 4 packages of 100 grams each, 3 packages that weigh 250 grams and another of 50 grams, which are consumable materials used in scientific research.” “What is meant by the term high purity is that they are of high quality and can be invested in the framework of research and scientific studies at universities and specialized institutes.
The management pointed out that “the oil facilities were the ones that initiated the contract with the German company COMBILIFT and with the knowledge of all the interested security organizations to carry out the examination of materials that could represent a threat, which were only in the Zahrani laboratory establishments ”, adding that“ this contract is framed within the framework of social responsibility. ”And its commitment to all statutes, treaties and regulations in force.
The management affirmed that “the oil facilities in Zahrani are in full coordination with the Lebanese Atomic Energy Authority, which offered the facilities to store them scientifically and due to lack of capacities.” And managed by ”.
The management said that “today it was agreed between them and the Atomic Energy Authority, under the supervision of the National Council for Scientific Research, to transfer him in a private car to their center on Monday, and he will be in their custody according to the principles.” He added: “We assure all Lebanese that the issue is purely scientific and does not take on any other dimension, and therefore there is no need.” For any fear or concern “and wishes” all media should convey the facts that we have listed to reassure the public and public opinion. “
Source: National Information Agency
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