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OPCW Director-General on official visit to the United Kingdom. OPCW Director-General on official visit to the United Kingdom OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior at the Royal Society of Chemistry in London, United Kingdom. (Photo: MOD) THE HAGUE, Netherlands—22 October 2026— The OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from 19 to 20 October 2026. During the visit, she delivered a keynote address at the Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation (CWD) Conference, lectured at the Royal Society of Chemistry, and met senior UK government officials. In her keynote address at the CWD Conference, Director-General Dallafior outlined the challenges arising from a more contested security environment, including incidents of chemical weapons use and the risks pose

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OPCW Director-General visits Syria. OPCW Director-General visits Syria OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior (left) during a meeting with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad al-Shaibani in Damascus, Syria. The Foreign Minister and the Director-General discussed progress in locating and destroying the remnants of the Assad-era chemical weapons programme and agreed to strengthen cooperation. The OPCW, the global chemical weapons watchdog, has been working for well over a decade to investigate and document chemical weapons use in Syria; including the horrific attacks in Khan Shaykoun in 2017 and Douma in 2018. The Foreign Minister and the Director-General recognised the milestone achieved with the first verified destruction of chemical weapons in August this year. The Director-General

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OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior meets with Panama’s Foreign Minister. OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior meets with Panama’s Foreign Minister The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Sabrina Dallafior, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, H.E. Mr Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez, at OPCW Headquarters in The Hague on 30 September 2026. THE HAGUE, Netherlands—5 October 2026— The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Sabrina Dallafior, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, H.E. Mr Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez, at OPCW Headquarters in The Hague on 30 September 2026. During the meeting, Director-General Dallafior and

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[{"title": "OPCW and China advance responsible use of AI for chemical safety and security", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "OPCW and China advance responsible use of AI for chemical safety and security Participants and organisers of the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Safety and Security Management: Trustworthy AI for Responsible Use in Hangzhou, China, 1 September 2026. (Photo: Government of the People’s Republic of China) HANGZHOU, China — The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Government of the People’s Republic of China co-organised the second international Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Safety and Security Management in Hangzhou, China, from 1 to 4 September 2026. Held under the theme “Trustworthy AI for Responsible Use” and co-funded by the European Union, the four-day workshop brought together 43 participants from 28 OPCW Member States, as well as experts from governments, international organisations, industry, academia and the technology sector. The workshop formed part of the OPCW’s capacity-building activities to support States Parties in the full and effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Through its international cooperation programmes, the OPCW promotes the peaceful and secure uses of chemistry, including by strengthening knowledge and capacity in chemical safety and security management. Participants examined how the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed while ensuring that rapidly advancing technologies are used safely, securely and responsibly for peaceful purposes. Discussions covered AI governance and risk management, applications of AI in the chemical industry for safety improvement, and the opportunities and potential risks these technologies present for chemical safety and security and implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior delivers opening remarks via video at the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Safety and Security Management in Hangzhou, China, 1 September 2026. (Photo: Government of the People’s Republic of China) In opening remarks delivered by video, OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior highlighted the importance of balancing the opportunities presented by AI with its potential risks. “Harnessing AI to our benefit while mitigating the risks remain a top priority for the OPCW,” she said. H.E. Mr Xie Yuansheng, Vice Minister of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in his remarks at the opening ceremony, said: “Together, we can further enhance our capacity to prevent and address chemical safety and security risks, and make greater contributions to safeguarding lasting peace and promoting sustainable development worldwide.” Xie Yuansheng, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, delivers opening remarks at the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Safety and Security Management: Trustworthy AI for Responsible Use, held on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Government of the People’s Republic of China) Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, Director of the OPCW’s International Cooperation and Assistance Division, highlighted both the opportunities presented by AI and the importance of managing its potential risks. Suljuk Mustansar Tarar, Director of the International Cooperation and Assistance Division of the OPCW, delivers opening remarks at the Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Chemical Safety and Security Management: Trustworthy AI for Responsible Use, held on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Government of the People’s Republic of China) “Artificial intelligence is one of the most significant technological developments of our time,” Director Tarar said. “It is transforming scientific research, industrial production, data analysis and the way chemicals are developed and used, creating significant opportunities for the implementation of the Convention.” “At the same time, AI raises important questions concerning governance, accountability, transparency and the prevention of misuse.” Trustworthy AI for responsible use Over four days, participants explored how AI can support research, production, industrial safety and compliance across the chemical sector. Through expert presentations, roundtable discussions, tabletop exercises and site visits, participants explored how these principles could support the safe and responsible application of AI. Participants also reflected on what the rapid development of AI could mean for their own professional contexts. Diego Ihara, a participant from Paraguay, said the pace and breadth of adoption had surprised him. “That’s a faster and broader adoption than I expected, which makes answering the trustworthiness and alignment questions even more urgent.” For Jigme Tenzin, Chief Regulatory Officer at the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority, the discussions highlighted the implications for regulatory work. “AI can support risk assessment, compliance monitoring, information analysis and decision-making, but its use in safety and security sensitive areas must be carefully governed and remain subject to human oversight,” he said. Kero Jemal, Dean of the College of Applied Natural Science at Adama Science and Technology University in Ethiopia, emphasised the importance of cooperation in responding to emerging risks. “No single institution or country can manage these risks alone,” he said, adding that AI governance requires continuous dialogue between governments, industry and academia. Together, their perspectives reflected a broader theme of the workshop: responding to advances in AI will require not only an understanding of the technology, but also appropriate governance, human oversight and cooperation across institutions and borders. The workshop reinforced the need to build that capacity as AI continues to advance, so States Parties can benefit from the technology while upholding chemical safety, security and the Convention’s implementation. The OPCW Technical Secretariat will continue to monitor technological developments and share knowledge on the safe, secure and responsible use of AI in the context of the Convention. Participants play chess with an AI-powered robot during a site visit to the Embodied Intelligence Exhibition Centre in Hangzhou, China. (Photo: Government of the People’s Republic of China) Background The Hangzhou workshop builds on a series of OPCW initiatives examining the opportunities and risks presented by AI for implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. In October 2024, the OPCW and the Kingdom of Morocco convened the Global Conference on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing the Implementation of the Convention in Rabat, bringing together more than 190 stakeholders, including representatives of 46 States Parties and international organisations, academia and the chemical industry. This was followed by the first OPCW-China capacity-building workshop on AI and chemical safety and security management in Shanghai in June 2025 and a workshop in Seoul, Republic of Korea in April 2026 focused on applications of AI in the chemical industry. In parallel, the OPCW Scientific Advisory Board’s Temporary Working Group on Artificial Intelligence examined the opportunities and risks presented by AI for implementation of the Convention and developed recommendations to help guide the Organisation’s future work. As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently eliminate chemical weapons. Since the Convention’s entry into force in 1997, it is the most successful disarmament treaty eliminating an entire class of weapons of mass destruction. In 2023, the OPCW verified that all chemical weapons stockpiles declared by the 193 States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention since 1997 — totalling 72,304 metric tonnes of chemical agents — have been irreversibly destroyed under the OPCW’s strict verification regime. 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[{"title": "OPCW and Brazil strengthen chemical emergency preparedness across the Lusophone countries", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "OPCW and Brazil strengthen chemical emergency preparedness across the Lusophone countries Aerial view of the Port of Maputo, Mozambique. (Photo: Jacek Sopotnicki/Getty Images) Container ships unload at the Port of Maputo as trucks and trains carry cargo inland, part of a steady flow of goods connecting Mozambique’s coast with markets across Southern Africa. In 2025 alone, the port handled 32 million tonnes of cargo, including chemicals used for legitimate purposes in agriculture and industry. Those shipments are part of Helder Nhaca’s work. An intelligence officer with Mozambique Customs, Nhaca helps assess chemical cargo entering the country, checking permits and authorisations and, when necessary, inspecting shipments. Most days, it is a matter of ensuring that legitimate trade moves safely and according to the rules. But his position on the frontline of that trade also means knowing what to do if a routine shipment becomes a chemical emergency. In August, Nhaca joined responders from seven other Portuguese-speaking States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) for the Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection for Portuguese-speaking countries, organised jointly by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the Government of Brazil. Customs officials can be among the first authorities to encounter a chemical risk at a border or port. The course focused on translating technical knowledge into practical emergency response capabilities, helping Nhaca and other participants learn not only how to recognise a chemical emergency, but how to protect themselves and others when one occurs. Participants built practical skills in the use of personal protective equipment, chemical detection and identification, sampling, decontamination, incident command, rescue operations in contaminated environments and the initial care of casualties, working through increasingly complex scenarios before a final field exercise under realistic, demanding conditions. “Before this training, in case of an incident, many of us could have been contaminated because we didn’t have the knowledge of what to do,” Nhaca said. “Now we know how to act as first responders, how to protect ourselves and what we need to do. I feel much more prepared to face a situation like this.” Participants and instructors of the Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection for Portuguese-speaking States Parties in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo: OPCW) A shared language for emergency response Eight countries took part: Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe from Africa; Portugal from Europe; Timor-Leste from Asia; and host nation Brazil from Latin America. Separated by thousands of kilometres and four continents, the participants were brought together by a common language —Portuguese — and a shared need to prepare for chemical emergencies. “In English, we sometimes find it difficult to express ourselves or ask questions when we don’t understand something,” Nhaca said. “But in Portuguese, it is easier for us to ask questions, share our experiences and learn from each other. It also helped us build relationships with people we now know we can call if we need support.” Stronger networks, effective response Preparedness is also about knowing who is at the other end of the phone. Chemical emergencies rarely fall within the responsibility of a single institution: an effective response depends on Customs officials, emergency responders, chemical defence specialists, and health workers understanding each other’s roles and coordinating quickly. For Nhaca, training alongside specialists from other institutions provided not only practical skills, but a clearer sense of whom to call when an incident requires expertise beyond his own. The relationships established through the course can therefore become part of the response capacity participants take home with them. “Effective chemical emergency preparedness depends not only on technical expertise, but also on the professional networks that connect responders, experts and institutions, enabling them to share knowledge, build trust and act together when it matters most,” said Rebecca Eapen, Head of the Assistance and Protection Branch of the OPCW. Participants take part in a practical training session on chemical emergency response during the course in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: OPCW) Building preparedness that lasts The eight days in Rio de Janeiro were one stage in a longer process. The course forms part of an OPCW training cycle designed to build capability progressively, combining foundational learning, advanced practical training and exercises, and follow-up after participants return home. For the Portuguese-speaking participants, the cycle began with online training from May to June, continued with the hands-on course and exercise in Rio de Janeiro, and will conclude with a follow-up webinar in December. “By structuring the course as a cycle rather than a single event, the OPCW ensures that learning is reinforced over time, skills are progressively built and tested, and participants have the opportunity to translate training into concrete actions to enhance national preparedness, ” Eapen said. The objective extends beyond building the skills of the individuals who attend. By taking new knowledge and experience back to their institutions, participants can help strengthen preparedness more widely at the national level. A global and regional push for preparedness The Rio de Janeiro course is one piece of a much larger picture. Under Article X of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW runs global, regional and tailored capacity-building programmes to help States Parties strengthen their ability to prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies. Its impact also extends beyond the participating countries themselves: five of the eight countries involved – Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe – are also part of the OPCW Africa Programme, feeding the skills built in Rio de Janeiro directly into the Organisation’s wider effort to strengthen chemical safety and security across the African continent. These different approaches allow training to respond to regional, linguistic and technical needs while contributing to the same broader objective: building sustainable national capacity. Larger regional initiatives include CHEMEX GRULAC, the OPCW’s flagship chemical emergency preparedness exercise for Latin America and the Caribbean, which most recently brought responders from 23 countries together in the Dominican Republic. Participants prepare personal protective equipment during a practical chemical emergency response exercise. (Photo: OPCW) From training to national capability For Nhaca, that process has already begun. Since returning to Mozambique, he has reported on the training to Customs headquarters, prepared information for the country’s National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention, and is preparing to share what he learned with colleagues. The follow-up stage of the training cycle will bring participants together again in December to discuss how they have applied what they learned, identify challenges and continue the professional exchanges established during the course. Back in Maputo, Nhaca has yet to encounter a chemical emergency in his Customs work. He hopes it stays that way. But if a routine inspection becomes something more serious, he says the training gave him something he didn’t have before: a clearer sense of how to protect himself, how to respond, and who to call. Participants practise casualty rescue and response procedures during a simulated chemical emergency exercise. (Photo: OPCW) Background Under Article X of the Chemical Weapons Convention, States Parties have the right to request and receive assistance and protection against the use or threat of use of chemical weapons. The OPCW supports States Parties in developing and strengthening the national capabilities they need to prevent, prepare for and respond to chemical incidents. The OPCW and Portuguese-speaking countries have cooperated on assistance and protection capacity-building since 2005. The Memorandum of Understanding between the OPCW and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries provides an additional framework for strengthening implementation of the Convention and supporting participation in OPCW capacity-building activities. Through its integrated and multi-regional approach, the OPCW’s International Cooperation and Assistance Programme continues to support Member States in fulfilling their obligations under Article X of the CWC in strengthening collective capacity to prevent and respond to chemical threats. As the implementing body for the CWC, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently eliminate chemical weapons. Since the Convention’s entry into force in 1997, it is the most successful disarmament treaty eliminating an entire class of weapons of mass destruction. In 2023, the OPCW verified that all chemical weapons stockpiles declared by the 193 States Parties to the Convention since 1997 – totalling 72,304 metric tonnes of chemical agents – have been irreversibly destroyed under the OPCW’s strict verification regime. For its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons, the OPCW received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize. ppuhm Mon 28/09/2026 - 10:33 28 September 2026 Off", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/09/opcw-and-brazil-strengthen-chemical-emergency-preparedness-across", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-28", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-28T08:33:03+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Closing Remarks at the Twenty-Sixth Annual Induction Workshop for Diplomatic Personnel Accredited to the OPCW", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Closing Remarks at the Twenty-Sixth Annual Induction Workshop for Diplomatic Personnel Accredited to the OPCW kviray Thu 17/09/2026 - 11:03 Closing remarks by the Deputy Director-General of the OPCW, Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus Good afternoon, dear Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, It has truly been a pleasure to have you with us today at the 26 th Annual Induction Workshop for Diplomatic Personnel Accredited to the OPCW. On behalf of the Technical Secretariat, I would like to thank you for your active participation, and your thoughtful contributions. We hope that this briefing has given you concrete and useful insights into the work of the Technical Secretariat, and that you have had an opportunity to build contacts with our teams from various divisions, as well as with other States Parties. As was highlighted in the presentations today, the work of chemical disarmament is facing a range of challenges. However, I am confident that with the continued support of all States Parties, together and in partnership, we can continue to build on the legacy of achievements of the OPCW as we strive to uphold the norm against chemical weapons and relegate this class of weapons of mass destruction to history. I believe that later this afternoon some of you will be visiting the Centre for Chemistry and Technology which has been realised with the generous support of various States Parties. The ChemTech Centre is a success of multilateral diplomacy that we can all be proud of. It is a tangible symbol of what the international community can achieve for the benefit of global peace and security. When you visit the Centre, you will hear more about and see for yourself examples of the state-of-the-art facilities and expertise we have at hand to proactively respond to the rapid advances in science and technology, that have far-reaching implications for our work. The Centre also helps us to support and implement training and capacity building activities tailored to the needs of OPCW Member States. Going forward, dear Excellencies and distinguished delegates, we look forward to further strengthening our dialogue and cooperation with you in the same collaborative spirit which has characterised this workshop and underpins the work of the OPCW. The Technical Secretariat stands ready to support you in your roles. Please call on us whenever you need assistance. With these few words, I wish to thank you again for your presence here today, for your commitment to the work of the OPCW, and now to invite everyone to join us for lunch in the Delegates’ Lounge, where we can continue to exchange views and network. Thank you. Thu 17/09/2026 - 12:00 Speech Deputy Director-General", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/speeches-statements/2026/09/closing-remarks-twenty-sixth-annual-induction-workshop", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-17", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-17T09:03:23+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "United Kingdom provides voluntary funding of more than EUR 1.3 million to enhance OPCW’s work", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "United Kingdom provides voluntary funding of more than EUR 1.3 million to enhance OPCW’s work H.E. Mr Christopher Maxwell Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) to the OPCW, and Sabrina Dallafior, OPCW Director-General. (Photo: OPCW) The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) has contributed EUR 585,000 to the Trust fund for Syria Missions, EUR 175,500 to the Trust fund for Implementation of Article X, and two contributions to the Trust Fund for Training, amounting to over EUR 550,000. The contribution for the Trust Fund for Syria Missions will enable the OPCW to continue its independent technical work in Syria, including verification activities and the deployment of expert missions in support of the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The OPCW’s work in Syria remains central to the Organisation’s mission to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons. The contribution to the Trust Fund for the Implementation of Article X will be used to facilitate the provision of equipment, training, expertise, logistical support and further technical assistance to enhance Ukraine’s resilience against chemical weapons threats. The contributions to the two Trust Fund for Training will be used for preventing illicit transfers of toxic chemicals in Africa, and for enhanced on-site and off-site analytical capabilities for verification of unscheduled chemical threat agents. H.E. Mr Christopher Maxwell Rampling, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) to the OPCW, stated: “At a critical time for the Organisation, this funding will help deliver important areas of its work including the continuing efforts in Syria, support for Ukraine as it responds to the threat and use of chemical weapons, and other targeted capacity-building projects.” “This reflects the UK’s steadfast commitment to supporting the OPCW in delivering its vital mandate, upholding the Chemical Weapons Convention, and advancing our shared goal of a world free from chemical weapons.” To date, the United Kingdom has provided over EUR 16 million voluntary contributions to strengthen the Organisation’s activities. Voluntary contributions from Member States provide resources and the flexibility needed to respond to operational requirements and ensure the Technical Secretariat can continue implementing its mandate effectively. Related links: Syria and the OPCW Ukraine and the OPCW OPCW Capacity-Building Programmes kviray Fri 11/09/2026 - 09:07 11 September 2026 Syria Ukraine Capacity Building United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland On Voluntary contributions", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/09/united-kingdom-provides-voluntary-funding-more-eur-13-million-enhance", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-11", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-11T07:07:32+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "OPCW Director-General makes official visit to China", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "OPCW Director-General makes official visit to China OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior and the OPCW Executive Council at the Dunhua Excavation and Recovery site in China. (Photo: OPCW) THE HAGUE, Netherlands, 11 September 2026 — OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior visited China from 31 August to 5 September. OPCW Member State representatives travelled to Abandoned Chemical Weapon (ACW) excavation, recovery, and destruction facilities in north-eastern China. The delegation observed first-hand the large-scale operations currently underway with over 150,000 ACW items now recovered and verifiably destroyed. The Director-General reaffirmed the commitment of the Technical Secretariat to supporting on-going efforts to achieve the full and effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in relation to chemical weapons abandoned by Japan on the territory of China. OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior and the OPCW Executive Council view the static detonation chamber destruction process from the control room of the Haerbaling destruction facility in China. (Photo: OPCW) DG Dallafior recognised the significant efforts being made by both China and Japan to address the complex challenges faced in their collective undertaking. “The scale and complexity of addressing abandoned chemical weapons requires sustained commitment and cooperation,” said Director-General Dallafior. “Continued collaboration between China and Japan remains essential to advancing the destruction process in a safe, effective, and timely manner and I commend both countries for their ongoing efforts.” OPCW Director-General and Executive Council tour the laboratory of the Haerbaling destruction facility in China. (Photo: OPCW) During meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese officials, Director-General Dallafior addressed the implementation of the Convention, advances in science and technology, industry verification and progress to ensure a world free of chemical weapons. Discussions underscored the importance of the Chemical Weapons Convention as a cornerstone of the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture and recognised the OPCW’s continued contribution to multilateral dialogue and cooperation. OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior and Mr Liu Bin, the Assistant Foreign Minister of China met in Beijing, China. (Photo: OPCW) Background At the invitation of China and Japan, the Executive Council (EC) Chairperson, the Director General of the OPCW and a delegation representing the EC conducted a visit to the Haerbeling Abandoned Chemical Weapons (ACW) Destruction Site and Excavation and Recovery sites in Dunhua and Hunchun from 31 August to 6 September 2026. The Chemical Weapons Convention provides a framework for facilitating destruction of ACWs. As the implementing organisation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW is mandated to verify the destruction of ACWs as well as providing technical support as required. Following the OPCW Executive Council’s approval of a destruction plan and timeline for destruction of these weapons, the OPCW verifies destruction operations through a combination of physical presence during on-site inspections, the use of monitoring and recording equipment and review of relevant documentation. China and Japan have been both active members of OPCW since the CWC entered into force in 1997. China and Japan are members of the OPCW Executive Council, the executive body of the Organisation. Chinese and Japanese teams collaborate on the excavation of abandoned chemical weapons at the Dunhua Excavation and Recovery site in China. (Photo: OPCW) kviray Fri 11/09/2026 - 11:01 11 September 2026 Asia Abandoned Chemical Weapons Sabrina Dallafior China Japan Off", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/09/opcw-director-general-makes-official-visit-china", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-11", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-11T09:01:37+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Sweden provides voluntary funding to support OPCW’s work", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Sweden provides voluntary funding to support OPCW’s work H.E. Mr Julius Liljeström, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Sweden to the OPCW, and Sabrina Dallafior, OPCW Director-General. (Photo: OPCW) The Government of Sweden has contributed EUR 630,000 to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions. The contribution will enable the OPCW to continue its independent technical work in Syria, including verification activities and the deployment of expert missions in support of the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The OPCW’s work in Syria remains central to the Organisation’s mission to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons. H.E. Mr Julius Liljeström, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Sweden to the OPCW stated: “Sweden’s voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions reflects our strong commitment to ensuring accountability and advancing a world free of chemical weapons. We stand firmly behind the OPCW and its crucial work in Syria.” “Continued international support for the verified destruction of chemical weapons is essential not only for the future of Syria and its people, but also for upholding the global norm against the use of chemical weapons. On behalf of Sweden, I am therefore honored to announce our continued and substantial support through a voluntary contribution of approximately EUR 630,000 to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions.” To date, Sweden has provided over EUR 3 million voluntary contributions to strengthen the Organisation’s activities. Voluntary contributions from Member States provide resources and the flexibility needed to respond to operational requirements and ensure the Technical Secretariat can continue implementing its mandate effectively. Related links: Syria and the OPCW kviray Wed 09/09/2026 - 09:29 9 September 2026 Syria Sweden Off Voluntary contributions", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/09/sweden-provides-voluntary-funding-support-opcws-work", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-09-09", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-09-09T07:29:49+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior on official visit to France. OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior on official visit to France OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior (left) meets with Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, during her official visit to Paris, France, on 26 August 2026. (Credit: Philémon Henry) PARIS, France—26 August 2026— OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior paid an official visit to Paris, France on 26 August 2026, where she met with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot, and other high-level officials. Discussions centred on various aspects of the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), including in Syria and in the context of Ukraine. Director-General Dallafior noted that the

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[{"title": "OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior on official visit to France", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior on official visit to France OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior (left) meets with Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, during her official visit to Paris, France, on 26 August 2026. (Credit: Philémon Henry) PARIS, France—26 August 2026— OPCW Director-General Sabrina Dallafior paid an official visit to Paris, France on 26 August 2026, where she met with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Noël Barrot, and other high-level officials. Discussions centred on various aspects of the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), including in Syria and in the context of Ukraine. Director-General Dallafior noted that the international disarmament architecture finds itself under unprecedented pressure across the entire spectrum of weapons of mass destruction and thanked France for their continuing support to the OPCW. Director-General Dallafior briefed the Minister on the latest developments regarding OPCW activities in Syria, highlighting the need for continued support to the country and to the Technical Secretariat in this context. She recognised France’s pivotal role in addressing the Syrian chemical weapons file and expressed hope that progress would be made more quickly in this new phase, with the support of States Parties. During the meeting, Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, commended the achievements of the OPCW and reiterated the continued support of France in strengthening the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The Director-General highlighted her goals: upholding the global norm against chemical weapons, strengthening the Organisation’s capacity to respond to future challenges, and supporting States Parties’ implementation of the Convention. In this regard, Director-General Dallafior underscored her commitment to working with all States Parties to ensure that the norm against chemical weapons remains strong, credible and universally respected. She emphasised that the Technical Secretariat stands ready to assist States Parties within the framework of the Convention and the mandates given by States Parties. Director-General Dallafior also used this opportunity to thank France for its longstanding support for the Technical Secretariat’s capacity-building activities, which have contributed to high-impact assistance to francophone African States Parties. To date, France has provided over EUR 11 million voluntary contributions to strengthen the Organisation’s activities around the globe. Background France has been an active member of the OPCW since the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force in 1997. France is a member of the OPCW Executive Council, the governing body of the Organisation. As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently eliminate chemical weapons. Since the Convention’s entry into force in 1997, it is the most successful disarmament treaty eliminating an entire class of weapons of mass destruction. In 2023, the OPCW verified that all chemical weapons stockpiles declared by the 193 States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention since 1997 — totalling 72,304 metric tonnes of chemical agents — have been irreversibly destroyed under the OPCW’s strict verification regime. For its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons, the OPCW received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize. Related links: France provides voluntary funding to enhance OPCW’s work ppuhm Thu 27/08/2026 - 10:16 26 August 2026 Syria Director-General Sabrina Dallafior France On", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/08/opcw-director-general-sabrina-dallafior-official-visit-france", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-08-27", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-08-27T08:16:57+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "France provides voluntary funding to enhance OPCW’s work", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "France provides voluntary funding to enhance OPCW’s work H.E. Mr François Alabrune, Permanent Representative of the French Republic to the OPCW, and Sabrina Dallafior, OPCW Director-General. (Photo: OPCW) The Government of France has contributed EUR 1 million to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions and EUR 30,000 to the Trust Fund for the Implementation of Article VII. The contribution for the Trust Fund for Syria Missions will enable the OPCW to continue its independent technical work in Syria, including verification activities, deployment of expert missions, and efforts to clarify outstanding issues related to the chemical weapons programme inherited from the Assad’s government. The OPCW’s work in Syria remains central to the Organisation’s mission to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons. The contribution to the Trust Fund for the Implementation of Article VII will be used to organise a Workshop on Preventing Illicit Transfers of Toxic Chemicals. The workshop will strengthen the capacity of customs officers and other relevant stakeholders from Francophone OPCW Member States in Africa to enforce the Chemical Weapons Convention’s transfer regimes and safeguard the safety and security of global chemical supply chains. H.E. Mr François Alabrune, Permanent Representative of the French Republic to the OPCW stated: “I am particularly honored to announce this new voluntary contribution from France at a crucial time for the Organisation, whose mandate remains essential today. Given the evolution of the situation in Syria, the Secretariat needs the support of States Parties more than ever in order to have the necessary funds to maintain a permanent presence in Syria, carry out its missions, and close the Syrian chemical dossier. We are delighted to be able to make this new contribution.” “We are also pleased to be able to participate in the activities carried out by the OPCW in order to strengthen the capacities of African States Parties, in particular through the training Course on preventing illicit transfers of chemicals for Francophone Africa.” To date, France has provided over EUR 11 million voluntary contributions to strengthen the Organisation’s activities. Voluntary contributions from Member States provide resources and the flexibility needed to respond to operational requirements and ensure the Technical Secretariat can continue implementing its mandate effectively. Related links: Syria and the OPCW OPCW Capacity-Building Programmes kviray Thu 20/08/2026 - 20:14 21 August 2026 Syria Capacity Building France On Voluntary contributions", "location": null, "press_status": null, "source_url": "https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2026/08/france-provides-voluntary-funding-enhance-opcws-work", "category": "News", "published_at": "2026-08-20", "updated_at": null, "event_date": null, "timezone": null, "timezone_basis": "unknown", "timezone_evidence": null, "source_adapter": "rss", "source_tier": "official_government", "date_evidence": "Legacy publication-date grouping; original timestamp unavailable", "location_evidence": null, "subject_countries": [], "incoming_publication_at": "2026-08-20T18:14:39+00:00", "revision_recorded_at": "2026-10-04T07:26:17+00:00"}]

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[{"title": "Behind every mission: How the OPCW Situation Centre supports the Organisation’s global mandate", "time": null, "end_time": null, "summary": "Behind every mission: How the OPCW Situation Centre supports the Organisation’s global mandate Behind every deployment is the OPCW Situation Centre (SitCen), a 24/7 operational hub that helps inspectors stay informed, connected and prepared wherever their work takes them. (Photo: OPCW) THE HAGUE, Netherlands—20 August 2026 — OPCW inspectors may be thousands of kilometres from Headquarters, conducting work that supports the global ban on chemical weapons. Yet no mission is ever carried out alone. Behind every deployment is the OPCW Situation Centre (SitCen), a 24/7 operational hub that helps inspectors stay informed, connected and prepared wherever their work takes them. Bringing together expertise in operational support, communications and information analysis, the SitCen monitors developments that could affect missions, provides teams with the tools and connectivity they need in the field, and coordinates support between deployed personnel and Headquarters. Its role is critical: to help identify potential risks early, maintain situational awareness and provide inspectors with the support they need to operate safely and effectively. Whether a mission takes place in a major city or a remote location, the Situation Centre helps ensure that teams are never operating in isolation. Much of this work happens behind the scenes. Yet by maintaining a constant watch on developments around the world and serving as a central coordination point for deployed teams, the SitCen plays a vital role in enabling the OPCW to carry out its mission globally. Bringing together expertise in operational support, communications and information analysis, the SitCen monitors developments that could affect OPCW missions and coordinates support between deployed personnel and Headquarters. (Photo: OPCW) Preparing long before departure The SitCen’s support begins long before inspectors board a plane. As soon as a mission is scheduled, the team starts preparing. Communications specialists ensure inspectors have the equipment and connectivity they may need in the field, while analysts assess the operating environment and monitor developments that could affect the mission. For deployments to more challenging locations, inspectors may also receive tailored briefings on local conditions and potential risks. By the time a team departs, the SitCen has already helped build a picture of the environment they will be operating in — allowing inspectors to arrive informed, prepared and ready to focus on their mission. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the SitCen team monitors developments around the world, maintains communications with deployed personnel and provides support when circumstances change. (Photo: OPCW) A constant watch Once inspectors are in the field, the SitCen never stops working. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the team monitors developments around the world, maintains communications with deployed personnel and provides support when circumstances change. While OPCW missions are carefully planned, operating environments can change with little warning. Security incidents, civil unrest, travel disruptions or other unforeseen developments may require rapid coordination between personnel in the field and experts at headquarters. In these situations, the Situation Centre serves as a focal point for information-sharing and coordination, connecting mission teams with the information, expertise and support they may need. By maintaining a constant watch on developments and facilitating communication across the Organisation, the Centre helps the OPCW respond quickly to changing circumstances and enables inspectors to adapt when conditions on the ground evolve. In a rapidly changing world, that constant awareness can make all the difference. Adapting to a changing world Technology is changing rapidly, and so is the way the SitCen supports OPCW’s missions. The team continuously evaluates new communications and information tools, incorporating technologies that can strengthen connectivity, improve situational awareness and support personnel in the field. From advances in satellite communications to new ways of gathering and analysing information, the Situation Centre works to ensure inspectors have access to reliable tools and timely information wherever their missions take them. At the same time, analysts must navigate an increasingly complex information environment, identifying credible information quickly and turning it into actionable insights for mission teams and decision-makers. Staying ahead of these developments is essential to helping inspectors operate safely, remain connected and adapt to changing circumstances throughout their deployments. In an increasingly complex world, the support from SitCen is essential to enabling the OPCW to carry out its mission and uphold the global ban on chemical weapons. (Photo: OPCW) Supporting the OPCW’s mission From the moment a mission is planned until inspectors return home, the Situation Centre helps them stay informed, connected and prepared for changing circumstances. In an increasingly complex world, that support is essential to enabling the OPCW to carry out its mission and uphold the global ban on chemical weapons. 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