The Permanent Representation of Germany to the OPCW
The Hague, The Netherlands
Joined December 2023
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Germany at OPCW retweeted
Russia likes to state that it has fulfilled its international obligations by declaring and destroying all of its chemical weapons.
But in 2018, Russian Military Intelligence brought a novel, undeclared nerve agent to Britain and used it in an attempt to assassinate Sergei and Yulia Skripal.
The discarded Novichok later killed British citizen Dawn Sturgess.
Germany at OPCW retweeted
Germany stands with #Ukraine. In Russia‘s ongoing war of aggression we have witnessed the most egregious atrocities. We are committed to pursue accountability for Russia‘s systematic and severe human rights violations in Ukraine. new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/2…
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We know that Russia is responsible for the attempted explosive attack at Leipzig airport in early August. Russia’s repeated hybrid attacks on Germany and Europe are unacceptable. (1/4)
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In 2018, a chlorine attack killed 43 people in Douma, Syria. Moscow’s response was denial, pressuring witnesses, and helping build an alternative story.
This is how the Kremlin manufactures doubt when the facts are inconvenient.
Germany at OPCW retweeted
🇵🇱🇩🇪🇫🇷 35 years ago, Poland, Germany & France created the Weimar Triangle – built on dialogue, shared values and responsibility for Europe’s future.
Today, our cooperation remains vital for Europe’s security, resilience and prosperity.
Together, we are stronger. 🇪🇺
Germany at OPCW retweeted
On the anniversary of the 2013 chemical weapons attack in #Ghouta, my thoughts are with the victims and survivors, their families, and all those who have suffered from chemical weapons use in #Syria and beyond.
Their suffering is a stark reminder of why we must never take the global norm against chemical weapons for granted.
In my meeting with @MhdKatoub this week, we discussed the work ahead. Recent progress, including the discovery of previously undeclared chemical munitions, shows how much remains to be done but also what determined cooperation can achieve.
As Director-General, I am committed to working with Syria and all @OPCW Member States to ensure that chemical weapons can never again cause such suffering.
Full statement: visitopcw.org/4hRxyiB
Germany at OPCW retweeted
On the anniversary of the 2013 chemical weapons attack in #Ghouta, we remember the victims and survivors, and all those who have suffered from chemical weapons use in #Syria and beyond.
Their suffering is a stark reminder of why the global norm against chemical weapons must never be taken for granted.
In her rmeeting with @MhdKatoub, @OPCW_DG Dallafior discussed the work ahead. Recent progress, including the discovery of previously undeclared chemical munitions, shows how much remains to be done but also what determined cooperation can achieve.
The OPCW will continue working with Syria and our Member States to strive for a world in which these weapons can never again cause suffering.
On the anniversary of the 2013 chemical weapons attack in #Ghouta, my thoughts are with the victims and survivors, their families, and all those who have suffered from chemical weapons use in #Syria and beyond.
Their suffering is a stark reminder of why we must never take the global norm against chemical weapons for granted.
In my meeting with @MhdKatoub this week, we discussed the work ahead. Recent progress, including the discovery of previously undeclared chemical munitions, shows how much remains to be done but also what determined cooperation can achieve.
As Director-General, I am committed to working with Syria and all @OPCW Member States to ensure that chemical weapons can never again cause such suffering.
Full statement: visitopcw.org/4hRxyiB
Germany at OPCW retweeted
The systematic ill-treatment and torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian detainees must stop now. Russia must comply with int'l humanitarian law in its treatment of prisoners of war and grant immediate, unimpeded and repeated access.
Statement: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/2…
Germany at OPCW retweeted
It was a pleasure to meet Ambassador Lingner, Permanent Representative of Germany to the OPCW, last week at the Syrian mission in The Hague, and discuss cooperation on the elimination of the remnants of the Assad CW, and the efforts needed to support victims of CW
@Germany_OPCW
A great honor and pleasure!
See more here: instagram.com/reel/DbqCYI4OE…
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instagram.comPleasure to welcome Ambassador Gudrun Lingner as the new Permanent Representative of #Germany to the @OPCW.
Germany is a steadfast partner in advancing the objectives of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention.
I appreciate Germany’s continued support for the OPCW, including through contributions to inspector trainings, laboratory cooperation, and OPCW trust funds supporting our work in #Syria and #Ukraine
It’s a wrap! The 112th EC of the OPCW concludes today. It adopted relevant documents for the verified elimination of Assad’s chemical weapons programme, restored Syria’s rights & privileges in the OPCW and bid farewell to outgoing DG Fernando Arias and DDG Odette Melono. @OPCW
Germany very much welcomes this step and has co-sponsored this Executive Council decision .
The OPCW’s Executive Council today adopted a decision to reinstate the rights and privileges of Syria under the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention, recognising the progress made by the Syrian authorities in addressing the chemical weapons programme inherited by the former regime.
The Council also adopted three related decisions to advance the closure of the Syrian chemical weapons dossier:
- a chemical weapons destruction verification plan for Al Qutayfah
- two separate facility agreements for the systematic verification of the Al Qutayfah and Homs chemical weapons storage facilities
Read more: visitopcw.org/44YYpkN
Germany at OPCW retweeted
A valuable informal exchange with Ambassador Thomas Schieb, PermRep of Germany to the OPCW, together with fellow Ambassadors of Central Asian countries.
We discussed the OPCW’s important role, Germany’s active contribution, and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Central Asia and the Organisation.
Germany at OPCW retweeted
Ambassador Aidit Erkin, at the invitation of the Permanent Representative of Germany, Ambassador Thomas Schieb @Germany_OPCW, attended his farewell reception in Brussels
The event also provided an opportunity to discuss current OPCW issues
Germany at OPCW retweeted
Germany welcomes recent joint deployments by the @OPCW and Syrian authorities which found dozens of undeclared chemical munitions, as well as chemicals and related equipment. We strongly support these efforts to verifiably eliminate the remnants of chemical weapons in Syria.
Germany at OPCW retweeted
An OPCW expert team has discovered a significant amount of undeclared chemical weapons and related materials and documentation in the course of its ongoing deployment in the Syrian Arab Republic.
OPCW Director-General Arias commends Syria’s continued commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention.
🔗 Read more: visitopcw.org/4fIyRz0
Germany at OPCW retweeted
🇪🇺 strengthening chemical emergency response !
The EU is proud to support #CHEMEXGRULAC – a key @OPCW exercise to tackle chemical threats. Together with @Canada and @SpainMFA, we're helping build resilient systems in Latin America & the Caribbean. Outstanding host @GoDomRep🌟!
Germany at OPCW retweeted
🇩🇪 co-operates with Ukraine🇺🇦 to strengthen Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (#CBRN) protection capacities. A pressing priority in the light of Russia‘s use of chemical agents on the battlefield and its repeated attacks on nuclear energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
Germany at OPCW retweeted
Missing a few requirements:
• a fondness for autocracies
• a flexible relationship with facts
• a certain dislike of rules-based order
#BringYourOwnUniform
⚡️Russia launched a digital service for submitting applications from foreigners who want to live & work in the country — #TimeToLiveInRussia 🇷🇺
The key requirement:
• in-demand skills & expertise;
• respect for traditional Russian values.
Learn more: timetoliveinrussia.com/en
