The United Nations Institute of Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Conflict Armament Research and Stimson Center hosted an informal virtual meeting as part of substantive preparations for the upcoming Ninth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT CSP9). The virtual event was organised in support of the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Presidency of the ATT CSP9 and fostered an interactive dialogue on the President’s revised working paper, including the addition of a new annex to serve as the basis for “a living document containing a list of possible reference documents to be considered by States Parties for ensuring industry compliance with national control systems to implement the ATT and conduct responsible international transfers of conventional arms”. The event sought to increase knowledge among ATT Stakeholders on the role of Industry in responsible international transfers of conventional arms (ATT CSP9 theme) and to support substantive preparations for the CSP9, scheduled to take place during 21-25 August 2023 in Geneva.
Moderator: Rachel Stohl, Vice President, The Stimson Center
Main Panelist: Ambassador Seong-mee Yoon, Republic of Korea, ATT CSP9 President
This was an interactive dialogue to foster discussion and feedback on substantive issues contained in the President’s paper and Annex.
WHEN & WHERE
28th June 2023 | 14:30 – 15:30 CEST | Online via Zoom
PARTICIPANTS
We welcomed the participation of all ATT stakeholders including representatives of ATT States Parties, Signatory States, Observer States, International and Regional Organisations, Civil Society and Industry, and other representatives interested in increasing their knowledge on the ATT and the Role of Industry in
Responsible International Transfers of Conventional Arms.
For any questions or further queries please contact: matilde.vecchioni@un.org
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Conflict Armament Research (CAR), and the Stimson Center are engaged in a research Consortium since 2019 aimed at increasing knowledge and strengthening shared understanding on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to support its effective implementation. In 2023, the Consortium is conducting research and facilitating dialogue events on “The Role of Industry in Responsible International Transfers of Conventional Arms”, in support of the Republic of Korea’s Presidency of the Ninth Conference of States Parties (CSP9) to the ATT.