The delegation led by the Whip of the Committee, Mr. James Skosana, met with OPCW’s Director-General, Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, who presented the key developments in OPCW’s current work and outlined the vision for its future activities. He highlighted the Organisation’s growing role in strengthening the prevention of the re-emergence of chemical weapons and its continuous attention to building the capacity of States Parties from Africa.
The delegation also included: Ms. Zephroma Dlamini-Dubazana; Mr. Russel Cebekulu; Mr. Dennis Dumisani Gamede; Mr. Donald Mlindwa Gumede; Mr. Bantubonke Holomisa; Mr. Herman Groenewald; Mr. Sibusiso Christopher Mncwabe; Mr. Phello Parkies; Mr. Hendrik Schmidt; Mr. Dirk Stubbe; Ms. Tabiso Wana; and Mr. John Sefako.
The delegation was accompanied by Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the OPCW, Mr. Gaylord Ngcobo.