News
- OPCW Director-General receives Assistant Secretary Everton of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Bilateral discussion addresses way forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Andorra contributes €10,000 to two OPCW trust funds Contribution will support training activities at OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology as well as enhance assistance for victims of chemical weapons
- National Authorities foster global cooperation to advance implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention Annual meeting provides forum to discuss opportunities and address needs for capacity building support related to implementation of Convention
- Austria contributes €20,000 to support victims of chemical incidents Contribution will strengthen medical capacity of African countries in preparedness and response to incidents involving chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals
- OPCW Director-General meets Türkiye’s Director General for International Security Affairs Officials discuss OPCW’s critical role in upholding the global chemical weapons ban amidst a challenging international security landscape
- Kuwait contributes €70,000 to support OPCW Scientific Advisory Board Contribution will be used to enhance ongoing work of OPCW Scientific Advisory Board
- 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
- 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
- South Sudan announces new step in the accession procedure to the Chemical Weapons Convention Announcement made by South Sudan at OPCW Conference of States Parties
- 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
- 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
- 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
