ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was re-elected to the executive council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) during the 30th Conference of the States Parties (COSP 30) held in The Hague, the Foreign Office confirmed on Wednesday.
The re-election, which will see Pakistan serve on the council from 2026 to 2028, underscores the country’s ongoing commitment to the global effort to eliminate chemical weapons.
The OPCW executive council plays a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), ensuring member states comply with the treaty’s provisions, and monitoring the progress of disarmament efforts.
As a long-standing member of the OPCW, Pakistan has been involved in facilitating inspections and contributing constructively to the global efforts aimed at eradicating chemical weapons since it joined the organization in 1997.
In a statement, the Foreign Office highlighted the significance of the CWC, calling it “the world’s most successful arms control treaty.”
The executive council, as the central body of the OPCW, is tasked with enforcing the treaty and ensuring that states adhere to its strict guidelines.
Pakistan’s re-election, the statement continued, is a reflection of international confidence in the country’s positive and responsible role within the OPCW framework.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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