THE HAGUE, Netherlands – 23 April 2021 – Representatives of National Authorities and other stakeholders from 41 Member States of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) strengthened their capacity to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) during an online training held from 19 to 22 April. The Head of OPCW’s Implementation Support Branch, Ms Beatrix Lahoupe, highlighted in her opening remarks: “It is important to raise awareness and increase understanding of the Convention among all national stakeholders as this will help to advance implementation at country level. Robust partnerships among all national actors are a key component of the successful and sustainable implementation of the CWC.”