The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to supporting the efforts of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to strengthen the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), contributing to the promotion of international peace and security.
This came in a statement delivered by HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and its Permanent Representative to the OPCW, Dr. Mutlaq bin Majid Al Qahtani, during the 112th session of the OPCW Executive Council, held at the organization's headquarters in The Hague.
His Excellency expressed Qatar's concern over the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in the occupied Palestinian territories and the Israeli attacks on Lebanon, warning of the risks they pose to civilians and regional stability. HE reiterated the importance of seriously addressing any allegations involving the use or threat of chemical weapons and holding perpetrators accountable in accordance with international law.
His Excellency also commended the ongoing coordination between the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW Technical Secretariat, noting that this progress merits the restoration of Syria's rights and privileges within the OPCW, which would contribute to regional security and strengthen the organization's credibility.
His Excellency emphasized Qatar’s position that dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes remain the best way to maintain international peace and security.
HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and OPCW Permanent Representative expressed Qatar’s concern regarding the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian crisis and the resulting humanitarian and security risks, highlighting the importance of strengthening international efforts to create an environment conducive to dialogue between the relevant parties, while adhering to international law and ensuring that chemical weapons are not used or threaten to be used under any pretext.