From March 26 to 27, 2025, RACVIAC – Centre for Security Cooperation participated in the National Workshop on the Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, held at the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina Hall. The event was organized by the Implementation Support Unit of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The primary objective of the Workshop was to enhance participants’ understanding of the Biological Weapons Convention, its obligations, and rights, with the aim of initiating inter-institutional activities for its full and effective implementation. Additionally, the event served as a platform to introduce participants to the annual Confidence-Building Measures under the BWC, share best practices in biosecurity, and explore opportunities for international cooperation.
RACVIAC was represented by MAJ Levente Tóth, Activity Manager in Cooperative Security Environment (CSE) Pillar, who delivered a lecture on RACVIAC perspective on capacity-building opportunities to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity. His presentation highlighted RACVIAC ongoing efforts in fostering regional cooperation, capacity-building initiatives, and enhancing security frameworks in line with international non-proliferation objectives.
The Workshop brought together up to 45 participants from various national sectors and entities, as well as expert speakers from neighbouring countries and international organizations. The Agenda featured presentations, interactive discussions, and group exercises aimed at bolstering national implementation efforts of the BWC. Key sessions addressed the Convention’s fundamental principles, confidence-building measures under the BWC, and capacity-building opportunities to reinforce biosafety and biosecurity frameworks.
The event provided an opportunity for RACVIAC to reaffirm its dedication to regional security cooperation and to contribute to strengthening the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention.
