With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:<br/>1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.<br/>2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.<br/>3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Incorrect. OPCW is not an organisation of the European Union. It is an independent intergovernmental body created to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention, headquartered at The Hague.

2. Correct. OPCW verifies compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and monitors the chemical industry so that toxic chemicals and precursors are not diverted for weapons purposes.

3. Correct. One of OPCW’s core functions is to provide assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical weapons threats or attacks.

Therefore, statements 2 and 3 only are correct.