News
- OPCW Director-General meets Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Discussion highlights the path forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Norway contributes NOK 1 million to support OPCW Syria missions The contribution will support OPCW’s ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent and scope of Syria’s chemical weapons programme and ensure its complete elimination
- OPCW Director-General receives Director for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarmament of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Discussion focuses on the path forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Conference tasks Executive Council to assess conditions for restoring Syria’s full OPCW rights Following renewed engagement by Syria’s new government, Conference tasks Executive Council with evaluating reinstatement of Syria’s full rights under Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Director-General receives Russia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Discussion focuses on the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons
- Sabrina Dallafior appointed as next OPCW Director-General Ambassador Dallafior to assume office as OPCW’s fifth Director-General in July 2026
- 2025 OPCW-The Hague Award recipients announced Prestigious award recognises Major General Ichiro Akiyama, Ambassador Kenneth Ward, and Rear Admiral Torben Mikkelsen for their significant contributions to OPCW’s priorities
- OPCW Conference of the States Parties opens OPCW Member States meet for annual Conference to review progress in the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, address challenges and mark the path forward
- Chemical Weapons Convention implementation discussed at Annual Meeting of National Authorities National Authorities gather to enhance cooperation and address emerging chemical threats
- Monaco contributes €20,000 to support OPCW activities Monaco’s contributions will support OPCW’s missions in Syria as well as training activities for Member States
- Finland contributes €50,000 to support OPCW’s ongoing work in Ukraine
- OPCW Director-General meets with Director-General of Australia’s Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Meeting highlights shared priorities on Convention’s implementation, scientific developments, and global chemical weapons norms
