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This page contains information for press and media interested in the Biological Weapons Convention and its meetings. It includes links to past press releases. For more information on accreditation and UN Press Services in Geneva please read the News & Media section.

For Press Releases since 2006, see the pages for the individual meetings.

Hide details for Sixth Review Conference (20 November - 8 December 2006)Sixth Review Conference (20 November - 8 December 2006)

The Sixth Review Conference was presided over by Ambassador Masood Khan of Pakistan. It was attended by 103 States Parties, 10 Signatory States, 1 Observer State, 7 international organizations and 33 non-governmental organizations. In addition to reviewing the operation of the Convention and relevant scientific and technological developments, the Review Conference wrapped up the 2003 – 2005 Intersessional Process, created the 2007 – 2010 Intersessional Process, established an Implementation Support Unit, updated annual exchanges of information and agreed a plan of action on the promotion of universalization.



Show details for Sixth Review Conference Preparatory Committee (26-28 April 2006)Sixth Review Conference Preparatory Committee (26-28 April 2006)

Show details for Meeting of States Parties in 2005 (5 – 9 December 2005)Meeting of States Parties in 2005 (5 – 9 December 2005)

Show details for Meeting of Experts in 2005 (13 – 24 June 2005)Meeting of Experts in 2005 (13 – 24 June 2005)

Show details for Meeting of States Parties in 2004 (6 – 10 December 2004)Meeting of States Parties in 2004 (6 – 10 December 2004)

Show details for Meeting of Experts in 2004 (19 – 30 July 2004)Meeting of Experts in 2004 (19 – 30 July 2004)

Show details for Meeting of States Parties in 2003 (10 – 14 November 2003)Meeting of States Parties in 2003 (10 – 14 November 2003)

Show details for Meeting of Experts in 2003 (18-29 August 2003)Meeting of Experts in 2003 (18-29 August 2003)

Show details for Fifth Review Conference (11 – 22 November 2002)Fifth Review Conference (11 – 22 November 2002)

Show details for Fifth Review Conference (19 November – 7 December 2001Fifth Review Conference (19 November – 7 December 2001

Show details for Fifth Review Conference Preparatory Committee (25 – 27 April 2001)Fifth Review Conference Preparatory Committee (25 – 27 April 2001)

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