OPCW Director-General meets with U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability
The discussion highlighted the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons and advancing effective implementation of the Convention.
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OPCW Director-General meets with Director-General of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office
The discussion highlighted future challenges and opportunities for the Chemical Weapons Convention in a technology-driven world.
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OPCW Fact-Finding Mission concludes investigation on reported allegations in Qalib al-Thawr and al-Balil, Syria
The report concluded that information obtained and analysed was ‘not sufficient to provide reasonable grounds’ that toxic chemicals were used as a weapon in two 2017 incidents reported to the OPCW by the Government of Syria.
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Czechia contributes CZK 300,000 to support assistance and protection training in Africa
OPCW Member States in Africa benefit from capacity building to prepare for and protect against chemical incidents and attacks.
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Qatar provides €20,000 to support OPCW Conference on role of AI in Chemical Weapons Convention implementation
The upcoming global AI conference to convene scientists, industry, and policymakers will examine chemical security and disarmament challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.
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Advisory Board on Education and Outreach recommends OPCW prioritise youth engagement
A board of independent experts has advanced recommendations on external engagement and highlighted youth as an important audience for chemical weapons issues.
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OPCW Director-General meets UK Counter Proliferation and Arms Control Centre Head
The discussion focused on addressing scientific and technological challenges to the CWC’s implementation.
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Sweden contributes Two Million Krona to support OPCW missions in Syria
The contribution supports ongoing work of the OPCW’s Declaration Assessment Team, Fact-Finding Mission and Investigation and Identification Team.
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Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the 1987 chemical weapons attack on Sardasht, Iran
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