Azerbaijan contributes funds to Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

The Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan has voluntarily contributed 20,000 euros ($21,770) to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Trust Fund for Training.

The full amount will be allocated to the Trust Fund for Training and will be used to enhance a range of training activities at the OPCW Centre for Chemistry and Technology (ChemTech Centre). This funding will prioritise activities that support scientific research and capacity building activities, Report informs citing the message posted on OPCW website.

The voluntary contribution was formalised on January 18, 2024 in a signing ceremony held between the Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the OPCW, H.E. Mr. Rahman Mustafayev, and the OPCW Director-General, Ambassador Fernando Arias, at the OPCW’s Headquarters in The Hague.

“The Republic of Azerbaijan is pleased to make voluntary contributions this year to support the new programmes and training activities carried out in the ChemTech Centre,” Mustafayev said.

“The establishment of the ChemTech Centre is a noteworthy achievement for the OPCW and its Member States. It will strengthen capabilities in various crucial areas concerning the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, including verification, international cooperation, and assistance. Through further investment in the ChemTech Centre we aim to enhance our dedication to promoting global peace and security,” he added.

Ambassador Mustafayev also underlined the fact that Azerbaijan remains committed to achieving effective progress towards general and complete chemical disarmament by the Chemical Weapons Convention and the purposes of the OPCW.

“I express my sincere appreciation to Azerbaijan for its support to these important projects. Through trainings delivered at the ChemTech Centre, we enhance expertise in Member States in countering the threat of chemical weapons use. We thank Azerbaijan for its ongoing contributions to support the Organisation’s critical work to build capacity and the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention,” the Director-General stated.