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Speech by Deputy Mayor of The Hague, Mr Huffnagel
29 April 2008The municipality of The Hague is a keen supporter of the ultimate goal of the Paris Convention and of the OPCW, a world without chemical weapons. That is why we are doing our utmost to provide your organisation and your staff...
Speech by Mr Kronenburg, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
29 April 2008Expanding the international legal framework and making it more effective will contribute to commemorate all those who have perished through or suffered from chemical weapons. Their memory exhorts us to remain true to our pledge...
Statement by the Director-General
29 April 2008In respectful memory of all victims of chemical warfare, let us together continue forward our march towards a better and more humane future for our present and future generations.
Day of Remembrance Observed at the OPCW
29 April 2008A ceremony marking the annual Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare was held at the OPCW headquarters in The Hague on 29 April 2008. The solemn event was attended by representatives of OPCW Member States and of...
H.E. Mr Rodrigo Riofrio Machuca (Ecuador)
29 April 2008H.E. Mr Rodrigo Riofrio Machuca, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Ecuador to the OPCW, presented his credentials to the Director-General on 29 April 2008. He is concurrently accredited as his country's Ambassador to...