With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

The OPCW's main goals include:

• Destroying existing chemical weapons under international verification.
• Monitoring the chemical industry to prevent the re-emergence of new weapons.
• Providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats.
• Fostering international cooperation to strengthen the implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The OPCW is not an organization of the European Union and it's not under the EU or directly linked to NATO or WHO.

Statement 2 is correct. The OPCW monitors the chemical industry to prevent the development of new chemical weapons.

Statement 3 is correct. The OPCW provides assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical weapon threats.

Hence, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Sources:

• OPCW