Seminar on the Role of Industry in the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention Held in Pakistan

A national seminar was organised in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Islamabad, on 3 November 2006 by the National Authority of Pakistan on the role of industry in the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Over 30 industry representatives participated in the seminar.

In his opening statement, the Additional Secretary of the United Nations and Economic Coordination Division, Mr Tariq Osman Hyder, underlined Pakistan commitment to the goals and objectives of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

The seminar provided a valuable opportunity for the representatives of the chemical industry in Pakistan to improve their understanding of the Convention, as well as to identify additional ways and means of improving their collaboration with the Pakistan National Authority to effectively implement the provisions of the Convention.

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