Hungary has successfully tabled the draft resolution on the Convention on Biological Weapons (BTWC) in the First Committee. The Committee will act on the resolution in the beginning of November, when adoption by consensus is foreseen.
The draft resolution on the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and Their Destruction (BTWC) was tabled by Hungary during the thematic debate of the First Committee on other weapons of mass destruction. As a result of inclusive and successful negotiations on the draft, the text, among others, further clarifies the nature of international cooperation and also paves the way for a transparent preparatory process for the 8th Review Conference to be held in late 2016.
Based on the negotiations on the text and also on the sentiments expressed during the thematic debate Hungary expects strong political support for the draft and its adoption by consensus.
Please find the statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Zsolt Hetesy, Deputy Permanent Representative here.
