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The 90th Anniversary of the First Mass Use of Chemical Weapons
In commemoration of those killed and maimed by chemical weapons during the First World War, the City of Ieper held today a Day of Remembrance in and around Ieper, Belgium. Ninety years ago today, chemical weapons were first used...22 April 2005Full story
OPCW National Authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean Meet in Colombia
The National Authority of Colombia and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) are jointly conducting the Sixth Regional Meeting of National Authorities in Latin America and the Caribbean from 21 to 22...21 April 2005Full story
OPCW Director–General Visits Colombia and Meets President Uribe
The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, paid an official visit to the Republic of Colombia on 20 April 2005. During his visit, the Director-General met...21 April 2005Full story
French Foreign Minister Visits OPCW
On 19 April 2005, H.E. Mr Michel Barnier, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, visited the headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.19 April 2005Full story
OPCW Director-General Briefs U.N. Security Council’s 1540 Committee
Upon the invitation extended by the Committee Chairman, H.E. Mr Mihnea Ioan Motoc, Permanent Representative of Romania to the United Nations, the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons...18 April 2005Full story
OPCW Director-General visits the OAS and the U.S.
On 12 April 2005, the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, addressed the Organization of American States (OAS). He also held bilateral discussions with...13 April 2005Full story
OPCW Pays its Respects to the Pope and the Holy See
On behalf of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Director-General Rogelio Pfirter, conveyed sincere condolences to the Holy See and to the entire Church at this time of great loss.05 April 2005Full story
OPCW Director-General Visits the Argentine Republic — Emphasis on National Implementation
During his official visit to the Argentine Republic, the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, met representatives of the Argentine Chemical and...24 March 2005Full story
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs Abe Visits the OPCW
On 16 March 2005, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, Mr Nobuyasu Abe, met the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, at the...24 March 2005Full story
Delegation of Israel Visits the OPCW
A delegation from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence of Israel were met today at the headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) by the OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Rogelio...09 March 2005Full story
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