Armenian delegation attends 109th session of OPCW Executive Council

ArmInfo. From July 8 to 11, the 109th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) was held in The Hague.  The delegation of the Republic of Armenia, led by the Head of the  International Security Department of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  Arman Hovhannisyan, participated in the session.

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  during the session, the head of the Armenian delegation delivered a  speech emphasizing the importance of enhancing multilateral  cooperation in implementing the provisions of the Chemical Weapons  Convention. He also reaffirmed Armenia's unwavering commitment to the  goals and objectives of the Convention, which includes the complete  elimination of the use of chemical weapons and related hazardous  substances.

Arman Hovhannisyan presented Armenia's stance on key issues on the  Organization's agenda, emphasizing Armenia's consistent and  constructive position within the framework of the OPCW. He also  expressed Armenia's willingness for more active participation in the  Organization's activities.

During the session, representatives of the Armenian delegation held  several working meetings. During these discussions, views were   exchanged on current agenda items and  member States' stances in  relevant areas.