OPCW News February 2025

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New Zealand contributes over €20,000 to OPCW missions in Syria

The voluntary contribution will support the work of OPCW special missions to ensure the full elimination of the Syrian chemical weapons program.

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OPCW Director-General receives Estonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

The discussion focused on advancing chemical non-proliferation, including ongoing efforts to fully eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons program amid the country’s shifting political landscape.

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OPCW strengthens chemical response readiness across Asia

First responders enhanced skills in detecting and sampling chemical warfare agents.

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OPCW Director-General visits Syria to meet with Syrian caretaker authorities

OPCW stands ready to support Syria in meeting its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, Director-General Arias says.

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OPCW issues report on second Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine following three incidents of alleged use of toxic chemicals as a weapon

The OPCW report confirms the presence of toxic chemical 2-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile, known as CS, related to three alleged incidents that took place along confrontation lines in Dnipropetrovsk region in October 2024.

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Republic of Korea provides €95,000 to enhance OPCW capacity-building activities in Asia and Africa

The voluntary contribution will support the 14th edition of the Seoul workshop as well as OPCW African Fellowships in the Biotoxin Analysis Programme.

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OPCW Director-General receives Prime Minister of Eswatini

The high-level discussion focuses on the way forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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