H.E. Ambassador Salima Abdelhak delivered Algeria’s statement during the General Debate of the 110th Session of the OPCW Executive Council

H.E. Ambassador Salima Abdelhak delivered Algeria’s statement during the General Debate of the 110th Session of the OPCW Executive Council. She reaffirmed Algeria’s unwavering commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention as a cornerstone of multilateral disarmament and collective security, and emphasized the OPCW’s vital role in addressing today’s complex geopolitical challenges and preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons.

The statement underscored three priorities: achieving the universality of the Convention, strengthening international cooperation, and ensuring a consensual recommendation to the CSP for the appointment of the next Director-General. She reiterated Algeria’s view that the next Director-General must embody the highest standards of competence, impartiality, and integrity, and remain firmly committed to upholding international law, advancing multilateral cooperation, and promoting diversity within the Organization.