Subregional Seminar on the Implementation of Article VI of the CWC in Central America

The Government of Mexico, in conjunction with the OPCW, organised a subregional seminar for National Authorities on the implementation of Article VI of the CWC. The seminar took place in Mexico City, Mexico, from 25 to 27 August...

H.E. Mr Pieter J.P. de Savornin Lohman (the Netherlands)

H.E. Mr Pieter J.P. de Savornin Lohman, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the OPCW, presented his credentials to the Director General on 21 August 2008.

Prior to his present appointment,...

Update on National Implementation as at 18 August 2008

Under Article VII each State Party in accordance with its constitutional processes is required to adopt the necessary measures to implement its obligations under the CWC. The importance of States Parties fulfilling their...

OPCW Director-General Addresses Regional Meeting of National Authorities and Parliamentarians in Argentina

The OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Rogelio Pfirter, visited Buenos Aires, Argentina on 22 and 23 July 2008 and addressed a regional meeting of representatives of National Authorities and Parliaments in Latin America and the...

Obituary: Mr Ian Kenyon

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing away of Mr Ian Kenyon, the Executive Secretary of the OPCW Preparatory Commission.

Ian Kenyon was a highly distinguished British diplomat and a respected international...