{
  "id": 12453105,
  "title": "Qatar participates in 113th session of OPCW Executive Council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/qatar-participates-in-113th-session-of-opcw-executive-council",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:23:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/06/10/2026/qatar-participates-in-113th-session-of-opcw-executive-council"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State of Qatar took part in the 113th session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which took place in The Hague, Netherlands. Qatar's ambassador to the Netherlands, HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, led the delegation at the meeting.\n\nIn a statement to the Council, Al Qahtani highlighted that the ongoing challenges to international peace and security underscored that temporary solutions or unresolved conflicts without just settlements did not foster stability. He advocated for dialogue grounded in international law, respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, mediation, and good offices as the most enduring approaches to tackling regional and global conflicts.\n\nAl Qahtani expressed Qatar's deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories and the expanding scope of conflicts and attacks in the region, along with the associated dangers to civilians, freedom of navigation, and international energy supplies. He stressed that respecting and applying international law should not be arbitrary and that protecting vital, industrial, oil, and petrochemical facilities was crucial, as attacks on these sites were a clear violation of international humanitarian law. He reiterated Qatar's firm position against the use of chemical weapons by any entity, at any time, and under any circumstances.\n\nAl Qahtani emphasized the significance of addressing issues linked to chemical weapons' use through the Chemical Weapons Convention's mechanisms, fact-based technical evidence, and preventative measures to prevent their resurgence, counter chemical terrorism, and manage the risks of non-state actors accessing toxic or dual-use materials. He also stressed the importance of enhancing States Parties' readiness to respond to chemical incidents and protect civilians.\n\nFurthermore, Al Qahtani underscored the necessity of reinforcing international cooperation, promoting the peaceful use of chemistry, and enhancing States Parties' capacities in compliance with Article XI of the Chemical Weapons Convention. He highlighted the importance of responsible use of emerging technologies in verification, information management, and capacity-building, alongside bolstering education, awareness, and a culture of responsible science to support the effective implementation of the Convention and contribute to its universal acceptance.",
  "summary": "<p>The State of Qatar participated in the 113th session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), held in The Hague, the Kingdom of the Netherlands.</p> <p>Qatar's delegation to the session was headed by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Netherlands HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani, and its Permanent Representative to the OPCW.</p> <p>In…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}