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Saudi Arabia contributes €50,000 to future OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology
The ChemTech Centre will provide leading-edge facilities and strengthen implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
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Steering Committee commends continued progress in OPCW Africa Programme implementation
OPCW’s regional capacity building framework promotes the use of chemistry for purposes not prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention for a developed, safer, and more secure Africa
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International organisations and specialised agencies coordinate efforts to prevent industrial chemical accidents
OPCW hosts meeting of Inter-Agency Coordination Group (IACG) on Chemical and Industrial Accidents - a group of UN, EU and other international organisations and specialised agencies working together to improve industrial chemical safety
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OPCW Director-General briefs Permanent Representatives to the OPCW based outside The Hague
The meeting outlines milestones of OPCW’s work and issues to be discussed at the upcoming Conference of the States Parties
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Latin American and Caribbean First Responders improve knowledge of decontamination management
OPCW course assists GRULAC nations in building expertise to successfully manage incidents involving chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals
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OPCW Member States review progress towards full implementation of Article XI of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Annual workshop evaluates impact of OPCW projects to advance economic and technological development and use of chemistry for peaceful purposes
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OPCW Director-General Speaks at Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland visits the OPCW
Bilateral meeting covers accomplishments of the Chemical Weapons Convention, future challenges, and forthcoming initiatives to strengthen implementation of the global ban on chemical weapons
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United Kingdom makes £750,000 voluntary contribution in support of OPCW priorities
The funding will bolster cybersecurity, capacity building in African, Latin American and the Caribbean region laboratories, and the Investigation and Identification Team
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Vice President of the Republic of El Salvador visits the OPCW
Bilateral discussions focused on progress towards full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, forthcoming priorities of the OPCW, and joint initiatives in the field of international cooperation
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OPCW Member States from French speaking countries in Africa enhance understanding of legislative and regulatory issues in chemical security
As chemical industry and trade grow in Africa, training course responds to the need for Member States and industry to work together to address greater risks to chemical security
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First Responders from Latin America and the Caribbean expand chemical emergency skills
Rapid and accurate detection of toxic chemicals and chemical warfare agents is essential in crisis situations
