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- East African OPCW Member States strengthen chemical emergency response capabilities An OPCW course trains national instructors to further build domestic chemical emergency response capacity
- France contributes €1.7M to OPCW trust funds France supports OPCW’s work and stands ready to provide the Organisation with the means to accomplish its mission
- Brazil contributes nearly €50,000 to the OPCW ChemTech Centre The contribution will be used for scientific research, capacity building and other projects at the Centre to address chemical weapons threats
- New Zealand contributes over €84,000 to OPCW missions in Syria New Zealand applauds OPCW’s independent and impartial work and supports the Organisation’s missions in Syria
- African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security meets OPCW Director-General Discussion focused on strengthening the OPCW-African Union cooperation to support African countries in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs meets OPCW Director-General Discussion focuses on OPCW’s role in strengthening international safety and security
- Qatar builds Asia’s capacity in chemical safety and security management Seminar contributes to addressing emerging threats and increasing safety and preparedness in chemical industry
- First responders from Latin America and the Caribbean complete second component of 2023 regional training cycle on assistance and protection Ecuador hosts training to exchange expertise and best practices in addressing chemical threats
- Statement by Ambassador Fernando Arias, Director-General of the OPCW: Commemoration of the 1988 Halabja Chemical Weapons Attack
- Basic course on chemical emergency preparedness for North Africa and Sahel Region The five-day course provided training on emergency response to chemical incidents for French-speaking African countries
- OPCW Director-General meets Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade The visit highlights Hungary’s steadfast commitment to and strong support of the Chemical Weapons Convention’s implementation
- Chemical labs in Latin America and the Caribbean prioritise safety and security
