EP - CFSP and security strategy

Statement by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and by the Commission on security strategy for the European Union including the implementation of the United Nations programme to combat the illegal trade in light weapons

Debate 18.06.2003


Mr. SOLANA will also make a statement on the EU's security strategy including the implementation of the UN programme to combat illegal trade in weapons. A UN conference on this subject will be held in New York from 7 to 11 July 2003. The aim of the meeting is to exchange information on initiatives undertaken during the first two years of the implementation of the PoA (Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects) by States, regional and international organisations, and civil society. It will highlight the successes achieved (best practices) and identify problems encountered.


For more information on the UN meeting on light weapons:

http://disarmament.un.org/cab/salw-2003.html

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