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Speakers warned that advances in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and artificial intelligence are increasing biosecurity risks faster than current rules can manage them."},{"key":"syria-chemical-file","label":"Syria Chemical Weapons File","description":"Delegations repeatedly discussed Syria's renewed cooperation with the OPCW, including verified destruction of remaining chemical munitions and the restoration of Syria's rights and privileges under the Convention. While many welcomed the progress, they also stressed the need for complete elimination of the former regime's chemical weapons program and continued accountability."},{"key":"wmd-nonstate-actors","label":"Preventing WMD Access by Non-State Actors","description":"Many statements focused on stopping terrorists and other non-state actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, related materials, or delivery systems. Delegations highlighted implementation of Security Council resolution 1540, export controls, border security, and practical national capacity-building."},{"key":"middle-east-wmd-zone","label":"WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East","description":"Several delegations, especially from the Arab Group, stressed the importance of establishing a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction. This discussion was often tied to calls for Israel to join the relevant treaties and place its facilities under international safeguards."},{"key":"russian-chemical-use","label":"Alleged Russian Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine","description":"Many delegations accused Russia of using riot control agents and other toxic chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. 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