Background document provided by OPCW at the 3rd session of the conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Background document provided by OPCW at the 3rd session of the conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The document outlines the OPCW verification regime under the CWC, progress made in destroying the declared chemical weapon stockpiles and production facilitates, and compliance. It also covers the OPCW role in promoting global peace and security. The document outlines the OPCW activities in the region including the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria, fact-finding missions in response to alleged chemical weapons use in Syria, efforts by Declaration Assessment Team related to Syria's initial declaration, and investigation and identification of the origin of chemical weapons use. It also covers the OPCW role in destructing Libya's and Iraq's chemical weapons, and training and technical assistance provided in Iraq.