Estonia is allocating €10,000 to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to support the organisation’s work in Syria, particularly efforts to identify and eliminate the scope and remnants of the country’s chemical weapons programme.
“For more than 10 years, the OPCW has had to tackle the challenge of Syrian chemical weapons. With the cooperation of the new Syrian authorities, it is now possible to bring this dossier to a close, marking a significant step towards a world free of chemical weapons. Estonia is proud to contribute to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions, supporting the work of the OPCW — the most successful global disarmament organisation,” Estonian Ambassador to the OPCW Paul Teesalu said.
“Estonia’s contribution will strengthen the OPCW’s work in Syria, helping to eliminate its chemical weapons programme and ensure accountability for chemical weapons use. It reflects Estonia’s steadfast commitment to our shared mission of a world free of chemical weapons,” OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias said. “To continue its work in Syria and carry out its future missions, the Technical Secretariat relies on continuous financial support from States Parties, such as the contribution from Estonia today.”
The OPCW, which has 193 member states, was established in 1997 and is headquartered in The Hague. Estonia joined the organisation in 1999. The OPCW’s mandate and structure are based on the Chemical Weapons Convention, which aims for the complete prohibition and destruction of chemical weapons. The organisation also serves as a forum for consultation and cooperation among its member states. In 2013, the OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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