The ninth Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Seminar was held from 21 – 23 February 2012 in Zagreb at the Regional Arms Control Verification and Implementation Assistance Centre (RACVIAC), which co-organised the event with the OPCW.
The seminar was attended by 21 participants representing CWC National Authorities and other military and civilian agencies responsible for dealing with CWC issues in eight countries of south-eastern Europe. The seminar addressed, inter alia, assistance and protection under Article X of the CWC; international, regional and national protective capacity-building projects and training courses; delivery of assistance in the event of use, or threat of use, of chemical weapons; and investigations of alleged use of chemical weapons.
The participants reaffirmed the importance of the CWC seminars as opportunities for regional networking and for discussions on issues related to national implementation of the Convention. For additional information please visit www.racviac.org
Chemical Weapons Convention Seminar Held in Croatia
6 March 2012