UN Secretary-General praises Fourth Review Conference for curbing light weapons, establishes an expert group, and encourages international cooperation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised the Fourth Review Conference for curbing light weapons that fuel conflict, violence, and human casualties. The conference established an open-ended technical expert group to address small arms and light weapons manufacturing, technology, and design. Member states committed to strengthen international cooperation, assistance, and gender-responsive policies. Guterres expects progress to assist in combating illicit small arms and light weapons by 2030, and hopes commitments will inform the Summit of the Future for a more peaceful future.
June 29, 2024
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