MALAYSIA RE-ELECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ORGANISATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS FOR THE 2024 – 2026 TERM
MALAYSIA RE-ELECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ORGANISATION FOR THE PROHIBITION OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS FOR THE 2024 – 2026 TERM
Malaysia has been successfully re-elected to serve another term in the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the period of 2024–2026 during the 28th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CSP-28), which was held in The Hague, The Netherlands. The two-year term will commence from 12 May 2024 until 11 May 2026.
The Executive Council, which consists of 41 OPCW Member States, holds a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of the Technical Secretariat and is responsible for promoting the effective implementation of, and compliance with, the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Malaysia continues to contribute its extensive experience and expertise to the Executive Council, having previously served five terms, including the most recent term of 2022–2024. The re-election underscores Malaysia's steadfast commitment in actively contributing to the OPCW's mandate of ensuring the prohibition of chemical weapons and promoting global peace and security.
Malaysia expresses its gratitude for the trust and confidence extended by the OPCW Member States. Malaysia, through the National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, looks forward to collaborating with Member States and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to advance the agenda and objectives of the Organisation for the benefit of all humankind.
PUTRAJAYA
11 May 2024