The Hague hosted the 108th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), where Saudi Arabia’s permanent delegation affirmed its commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).
According to SPA, the delegation emphasized that the use of chemical weapons is a crime. During the session, Saudi Arabia supported a monitoring request from Palestine and welcomed the progress made regarding the Syrian chemical-weapons file, while urging cooperation to reach a resolution.
The delegation further praised the outcomes of the Rabat AI conference concerning the implementation of the CWC.
What position did Saudi Arabia take during the 108th session of the OPCW Executive Council? During the session held in The Hague, Saudi Arabia’s permanent delegation affirmed its commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The delegation specifically emphasized that the use of chemical weapons is a crime and expressed support for a monitoring request submitted by Palestine.
How did the Saudi delegation address the Syrian chemical-weapons file? The Saudi delegation welcomed the progress achieved on the Syrian chemical-weapons file during the 108th session of the Executive Council. Additionally, the delegation urged for continued cooperation to ensure the resolution of the file.
What other international event did the Saudi delegation mention regarding the CWC? The Saudi delegation praised the outcomes of the Rabat AI conference. This conference focused on the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), as discussed during the delegation’s participation in the OPCW Executive Council session.