The United States congratulates the Federated States of Micronesia for acceding to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). The instrument of accession was deposited with the United States on July 12, 2024. As one of the treaty’s depositary governments, the United States recognizes and welcomes Micronesia’s decision to join over 180 other BWC States Parties in advancing universalization.
The BWC is critical to international efforts to address the threat posed by biological weapons, whether held by State or non-State actors. Maximizing its effectiveness requires all States to become Parties and fully implement its obligations. The United States strongly urges all States not party to the BWC to join the Convention without delay.
