Pakistan re-elected to Executive Council of OPCW

Islamabad: Pakistan has been re-elected to the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for a two-year term (2024-26).

The decision was made during the 28th session of the Conference of States Parties (COP-28) to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which concluded on Friday.

Chairing the session was Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Suljuk Mustansar Tarar.

This marks a historic moment for Pakistan, as it has also become the Chair of the Conference and other CWC-related organs for the first time.

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Ambassador Tarar will lead the intervening sessions and preparatory meetings for the next conference of State Parties.

Expressing gratitude, the foreign office spokesperson stated that Pakistan appreciates the support and trust from all states parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

The press release also highlighted Pakistan’s strong credentials in the multilateral arms control and disarmament domain.

Pakistan will continue to act as a bridge builder in the multilateral arena and continue to demonstrate its commitment to Chemical Weapons Convention, it added.

This re-election reaffirms Pakistan’s dedication to international cooperation and disarmament efforts.”