U.S. Relations With the People's Republic of China (2008)

U.S. Department of State

Statement to the United States Delegation Executive Council Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Fifty-Fourth Session

Ambassador Eric M. Javits, Head of the U.S Delegation
The Hague, Netherlands
October 14, 2008

(As Delivered)

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Since our last session, consultations have also continued on implementation of Articles X and XI as well as Universality under our able and experienced facilitators Mr. Victor Smirnovsky of Russia, Mr. Li Hong of China, and Mr. Lee Litman of the United Kingdom. Warm thanks to all of our facilitators for their dedication and creativity in moving forward the work on these important elements of the Chemical Weapons Convention. We look forward to continuing to work with them toward solid accomplishment of our common goals.

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