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The 78th General Session of the World Assembly of OIE Delegates will be held from 23 to 28 May 2010, bringing together representatives of 175 OIE Member and observers from international organisations that have signed an official agreement with the OIE, as well as other international and regional organisations and invited guests.

The General Session will be held at the “Maison de la Chimie(1)” from Sunday 23 May 2010 to Thursday 27 May 2010 inclusive, and at the OIE Headquarters(2) from Friday 28 May 2010 (Friday’s session is exclusively for the Delegates; it concerns administrative and financial affairs and elections).

The World Assembly of OIE Delegates establishes the policies of the OIE and supervises their implementation. This year, its main work concerns:

the adoption of international standards regarding the safety of world trade in animals and animal products;

the fight against animal diseases and zoonoses and improving the quality of Veterinary Services;
the election of the Director General;

the elections to fill vacant positions in certain Commissions.

During the General Session, two Technical Items of general interest will be presented by Rapporteurs chosen for their international competency:

The Private Sector’s point of view on the use of public and private standards.

The contribution of veterinary activities to global food security for food derived from terrestrial and aquatic animals

A complete summary of the world animal health situation will also be given.

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