Universal adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention
Adherence to the Chemical Weapons Convention demonstrates a state's commitment to disarmament and international co-operation, and helps to reinforce its position in the mainstream of international politics. It builds confidence and transparency in security-related policies at regional and international levels. By embracing international norms of behaviour, the States Parties create a conducive atmosphere for bilateral and multilateral co-operation and interaction in the field of disarmament and security.
Related news and articles
2008 Open Forum: Chemical Weapons Convention – recent experience and future prospects
09 April 2008The Open Forum took place at the OPCW Headquarters on the occasion of the Second Special Session of the Conference of States Parties to review the operation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (7 – 18 April 2008). It was organised...
Republic of the Congo Ratifies the Chemical Weapons Convention
14 December 2007The Republic of the Congo will soon become the 183rd State Party to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The country deposited its instrument of ratification with the Secretary General of the United Nations on 4 December 2007,...
OPCW Conducts Fourth Workshop on the CWC for Iraqi Officials
15 November 2007From 29 to 31 October 2007, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) conducted a workshop on the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) for Iraqi officials, in Amman. The workshop, hosted by the Hashemite...