The Meeting of Experts of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) started its work on July 16, 2012 in Geneva.

The Meeting involves delegations from more than 120 States Parties and observer countries, as well as the representatives of several international organizations, including the World Health Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Interpol, the International Committee of the Red Cross etc.

Ukrainian delegation is headed by H.E. Prof. Serhiy Komisarenko, Academician Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, and includes representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Academy of Agrarian Sciences and President’s Administration of Ukraine.

In accordance with the decision of the Seventh Review Conference, the Meeting of Experts will address standing agenda items on: cooperation and assistance, with a particular focus on strengthening cooperation and assistance under Article X; review of developments in the field of science and technology related to the Convention; strengthening national implementation.

The Meeting of Experts will also discuss how to enable fuller participation in the Confidence-building Measures (CBMs).