Qatar Participates in 108th Session of OPCW's Executive Council
The Hague, March 05, 2025
The State of Qatar participated in the 108th session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), held in The Hague.
The State of Qatar's delegation to the session was chaired by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Representative of the State of Qatar to the OPCW Dr. Mutlaq bin Majid Al Qahtani.
In his speech, HE Al Qahtani affirmed the State of Qatar's firm commitment to supporting the OPCW's efforts to fully eliminate chemical weapons and enhance international security and stability, stressing the importance of transparency and multilateral cooperation in promoting the disarmament of these weapons.
His Excellency said the State of Qatar, as an active OPCW Executive Council member, reflects on the progress achieved, the obstacles overcome, and the challenges that remain, primarily the situation in Syria, which requires the members to continue their collective responsibility and effective engagement.
His Excellency pointed out the need to support the Syrian people for a better future, noting that Syria remains a key focus of the OPCW's mission, and represents a measure of progress and evidence of the strength of cooperative efforts.
His Excellency explained that the constructive communication between the OPCW and Syria, with constructive support from Qatar, embodies how continuous diplomacy and purposeful dialogue can enhance confidence in the mission of this organization.
This initiative was part of broader efforts to facilitate dialogue, mediation, rebuild trust, promote openness and strengthen cooperation, which are essential components of collective quest for peace, security and stability, and the State of Qatar will continue to represent the interests of the Syrian Arab Republic in the organization until a permanent representative is appointed, he added.
Expressing his thanks to all OPCW States Parties for their continued support and spirit of cooperation, His Excellency noted that their contributions were essential in promoting common goals within the OPCW.
His Excellency explained the need to build on this momentum to continue strengthening international safeguards against chemical weapons, stressing that their use, including the use of toxic chemicals as weapons, by any party, anywhere, and under any circumstances, whether by a State Party, a non-State Party, or non-governmental entities, is completely condemned and completely inconsistent with the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention and international law, stressing the importance of holding accountable those responsible for these violations.