The event was organized in support of the Republic of Korea’s Presidency and fostered an interactive dialogue on the CSP9 theme and provided a platform for the President to provide initial insights and progress on her draft working paper. It 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 2nd CSP9 Informal Preparatory and ATT Working Groups Meeting, scheduled to take place from 9 to 12 May in Geneva.
Moderated by: Rachel Stohl, Vice President, The Stimson Center
Main Panelist: Ambassador Seong-mee Yoon, Republic of Korea, President of ATT CSP9
This interactive dialogue fostered discussion and feedback on substantive issues contained in the President’s draft working paper and on the CSP9 theme.
WHEN & WHERE
This event took place on 26 April 2023, from 15:00-16:30 CEST.
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 further queries, please contact Matilde Vecchioni.
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.