The Government of Sweden has contributed EUR 630,000 to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions.
The contribution will enable the OPCW to continue its independent technical work in Syria, including verification activities and the deployment of expert missions in support of the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The OPCW's work in Syria remains central to the Organisation's mission to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons.
H.E. Mr Julius Liljeström, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Sweden to the OPCW stated: "Sweden's voluntary contribution to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions reflects our strong commitment to ensuring accountability and advancing a world free of chemical weapons. We stand firmly behind the OPCW and its crucial work in Syria."
"Continued international support for the verified destruction of chemical weapons is essential not only for the future of Syria and its people, but also for upholding the global norm against the use of chemical weapons. On behalf of Sweden, I am therefore honored to announce our continued and substantial support through a voluntary contribution of approximately EUR 630,000 to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions."
To date, Sweden has provided over EUR 3 million voluntary contributions to strengthen the Organisation's activities.
Voluntary contributions from Member States provide resources and the flexibility needed to respond to operational requirements and ensure the Technical Secretariat can continue implementing its mandate effectively.
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