Armenian reaffirms commitment to global vision of world free of  chemical weapons

ArmInfo.  On November 24, in the Hague, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan participated and delivered remarks at the General Debate of the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

In his remarks, the Deputy Foreign Minister touched upon the  unprecedented challenges faced by the non-proliferation regime and  emphasized the importance of collective and concerted efforts by  international partners aimed at robust instruments of disarmament. 

The Deputy Foreign Minister reaffirmed the commitment of Armenia to  the principles and objectives of the Chemical Weapons Convention and  to the shared vision of a world free of chemical weapons. Robert  Abisoghomonyan emphasized that since acceding to the OPCW, Armenia  has consistently advanced the agenda aimed at the complete  elimination of the chemical weapons and their threat, firmly  believing that it can be achieved only via universal adherence of the  international community.

The Deputy Foreign Minister reiterated that the peaceful use of  chemistry remains a key priority for Armenia.  Deputy Foreign  Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan underscored the willingness of Armenia  to deepen its engagement within the OPCW. The Deputy Foreign Minister  noted that through effective dialogue with international partners  Armenia stands prepared to take steps aimed at upholding the  principles of the Convention and advancing its objectives, as well as  strengthening responsibility and ensuring absolute prohibition of the  use of chemical weapons.

Note: On November 24, 2025, Permanent Representative of Armenia to  the OPCW, Ambassador Viktor Biyagov was elected as Chair of the  Committee of the Whole of the 30th Session of the Conference of  States Parties.