The Syrian representative said the text of the resolution was similar to that of Resolution 1397 from which it had abstained in that it refused to condemn Israel and ignored efforts by an Arab countries.
وقال المندوب السوري أن نص القرار مشابه للقرار 1397 الذي امتنعت عنه لأنه رفض إدانة إسرائيل وتجاهل جهود الدول العربية.