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Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the 1987 chemical weapons attack on Sardasht, Iran
Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the 1987 chemical weapons attack on Sardasht, Iran Delivered by Ambassador Fernando Arias, OPCW Director-General THE HAGUE, Netherlandsâ28 June 2026 Distinguished attendees, It is an honour for me to address you once again this year on such a special day. Th
Statement by Sabrina Dallafior to the 30th Session of the Conference of States-Parties
Statement by Sabrina Dallafior to the 30th Session of the Conference of States-Parties Delivered by Sabrina Dallafior THE HAGUE, Netherlandsâ24 November 2025 Monsieur le PrĂ©sident, Directeur gĂ©nĂ©ral, Excellences, DistinguĂ©s dĂ©lĂ©guĂ©s, Chers collĂšgues, Tout dâabord, jâaimerais vous remercier. Je souhaite exprimer ma profonde gratitude pour la confiance que vou
OPCW report explores how chemical forensics can strengthen chemical weapons investigations
OPCW report explores how chemical forensics can strengthen chemical weapons investigations The OPCW hosts an event on chemical forensics and the Chemical Weapons Convention on the sidelines of the 112th Session of the Executive Council. THE HAGUE, Netherlandsâ8 July 2026âWhen an alleged chemical weapons incident is investigated, scientific evidence plays a c
Executive Council reinstates the rights and privileges of Syria under Chemical Weapons Convention
Executive Council reinstates the rights and privileges of Syria under Chemical Weapons Convention From left to right: OPCW Deputy Director-General Odette Melono, OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias, Chairperson of the 112th Session of the Executive Council Ambassador Mohamed Basri of Morocco, Director of the Secretariat for the Policy-Making Organs Vasily T

