OPCW News November 2023

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OPCW Director-General on official visit to Qatar

Highlights include meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs and keynote at 10th Annual Meeting of Representatives of the Chemical Industry and National Authorities.

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OPCW Director-General receives Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Discussion highlights the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons and enhancing international cooperation.

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OPCW Technical Secretariat briefs permanent representatives based outside of the Netherlands on key organisational priorities

Briefing focuses on OPCW’s work in the post-destruction phase and the preparation for the upcoming Conference of the States Parties.

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OPCW Director-General on official visit to Finland

Highlights include meeting with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and participation in event marking the 50th anniversary of the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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Scientific experts provide key recommendations on biotoxin analysis to the OPCW

The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) endorsed a report outlining key recommendations on biotoxin analysis and investigations of their alleged use as weapons submitted by a SAB Temporary Working Group (TWG) earlier this year.

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New Zealand contributes over €72,000 to OPCW Fund for Regional Seminars

The contribution will be used to assist small island countries in the Pacific subregion in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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OPCW advanced chemical response capability training for Latin American and Caribbean first responders concludes

First responders learn how to handle toxic chemical agents in complex non-conventional environments.

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OPCW forum in Barbados enhances national implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention

The forum strengthened collaboration and understanding of the Convention among OPCW Member States in the Caribbean region.

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2023 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced

Award recognises efforts of individuals and organisations contributing significantly to OPCW priority areas.

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OPCW Conference of the States Parties opens

OPCW Member States meet for annual Conference to review progress in the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, address challenges and mark the path forward.

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2023 OPCW Associates Programme concludes

The intensive nine-week programme for young and mid-career professionals focuses on enhancing international cooperation in promoting peaceful uses of chemistry.

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OPCW Director-General meets Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs

Discussion focuses on the way forward in implementing the Convention and providing adequate medical care for victims of chemical weapons attacks.

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OPCW Director-General receives U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence and Stability

Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons.

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OPCW adopts measures to ensure compliance with chemical weapons ban in Syria and elsewhere

Conference decides on collective measures to restrict chemical transfers to Syria, support international investigative mechanisms, and bolster efforts to address future chemical threats.

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OPCW Director-General receives UK’s FCDO Director for Defence and International Security

Discussion focuses on OPCW’s organisational priorities following the end of destruction of all declared chemical weapons stockpiles.

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Kuwait contributes €70,000 to support OPCW Scientific Advisory Board

Contribution will be used to enhance ongoing work of OPCW Scientific Advisory Board.

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