UK Delegation to the OPCW

The @OPCW's 109th Executive Council #EC109 ends today. Read the 🇬🇧’s National Statement here: 👉 gov.uk/government/spe… 🇬🇧 is grateful to 🇩🇪 H.E Ambassador Schieb for his chairmanship @Germany_OPCW.

▶️3 #OPCW technical assistance visits (TAVs) have confirmed the presence of CS gas in samples collected by 🇺🇦 on the frontlines ▶️The TAVs were made at 🇺🇦's request ▶️The only credible explanation for the TAV findings is that #Russia is breaching the Chemical Weapons Convention

🇬🇧 welcomes progress by both @OPCW & #Syria. Syria & OPCW now need more international support to finish the job. This is why @DavidLammy announced £2 million of new 🇬🇧 funding to OPCW Syria Missions. 🔗shorturl.at/yO8ED

Today, @StephenLillieUK delivered 🇬🇧’s National Statement at @OPCW’s #EC109. 🔗gov.uk/government/spe… The statement covers: ▶️New UK sanctions on Russia for CW use in Ukraine ▶️New UK funding to OPCW’s Assistance to Ukraine ▶️New UK funding to OPCW’s Syria Missions

🚨 SANCTIONED: Russian research institute and two senior Russian military officials at the heart of Russia’s chemical weapons violations. #StandWithUkraine

Russia continues its widespread use of chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine. 🇬🇧 stands strong with 🇺🇦 and has our full support in protecting its people against these appalling attacks 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦@UKRinNLD #EC109 #StandWithUkraine

#OPCW’s 109th Executive Council starts today #EC109. At this session, 🇬🇧 will: ▶️Reaffirm support for #OPCW and its vital role implementing the CWC ▶️Support efforts to identify & destroy Assad’s CW programme in Syria ▶️Condemn Russian CW use in Ukraine

Today marks 7 years since the tragic passing of Dawn Sturgess, a victim of Russia’s  reckless use of a Novichok nerve agent on UK soil. Today, we remember Dawn.

🇬🇧 The UK has contributed £400,000 to support OPCW activities related to Ukraine. The funding 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…

The 🇳🇱 and 🇩🇪 Intel Services AIVD and BND: Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine is intensifying. They confirm 🇷🇺 is employing chloropicrin, a potentially fatal chemical agent. The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the use of this agent under any circumstances.

➡️Today marks 100 years since the signing of the #GenevaProtocol in 1925 ➡️The Protocol was a landmark moment in the international effort to ban the use of chemical and biological weapons ➡️🇬🇧 remains steadfast in its commitment to work with @OPCW to strengthen this vital norm

The use of chemical weapons is unacceptable - there are no exceptions.

An important initiative from @OPCW, co-funded by 🇬🇧&🇪🇺. ⚙️Artificial intelligence poses new challenges & opportunities for the #CWC; #OPCW is adapting in response. 🧪The AI Research Challenge will enhance #OPCW’s ability to respond to new threats & safeguard global security.

✅The🇬🇧is proud to have supported this work since 2008 📖Training on chemical sampling techniques using specialist equipment is an important step 🤝 We are privileged to work with such dedicated colleagues in the Caribbean & look forward to continuing our partnership

“It’s a standard that’s recognised throughout the world” - and it’s a standard we have met for 25 years Find out what it means to be the ONLY facility in the UK with designated laboratory status from @OPCW 👇 gov.uk/government/new… @RoySocChem @UK_OPCW @DefenceHQ

Today is International Day of Multilateralism & Diplomacy for Peace. Home to multilateral institutions like @OPCW, @Europol, & @IntlCrimCourt, The Hague is a symbol for international peace and justice. Hear from @UK_OPCW's Deputy Perm Rep about their important work. 👇

#OnThisDay 110 years ago was the first large-scale use of chemical weapons in Ieper, Belgium. Today, with peace as our guiding light, the OPCW is committed to ensuring that past horrors of chemical weapons remain only as history. 🕊️

Today marks 110 years since the 2nd Battle of Ypres, where chemical weapons were used at scale for the first time in war. Today, we remember the brave lives lost & reaffirm our commitment to a world free of chemical weapons. Working alongside our partners, we say: never again.

7 years ago today, the Assad regime carried out a horrific chemical attack in Douma, killing dozens of innocent civilians, including women and children. With Assad gone, 🇬🇧 is working with partners & the #OPCW to safely rid Syria of Assad's remaining chemical weapons programme.

Many thanks to @Germany_OPCW 🇩🇪for hosting the UK Delegation 🇬🇧 last week. A fantastic, insightful visit and demonstration of Germany's significant CW destruction expertise.