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#Algeria: Must go hand in hand with PAROS discussions

Need transparency and more ambitious confidence building measures. Particular responsibility of states with advanced capabilities to prevent PAROS.
#Algeria: Promote full access to technology through cooperation and tech assistance and capacity building in developing countries

Need to strengthen legal regime in outer space for a common future.
#NewZealand: Should not be focused exclusively on kinetic threats. Non-kinetic including #cyber pose significant threats and possible irreversible loss and damage to infrastructure on earth
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⏪⬇️ Read highlights from statements delivered during the Day 2 of #UNGA #FirstCommittee General Debate on issues related to #ArmsTreaty
Nigeria underscored the need for a common front to respond to the threat posed by the non-regulation of conventional weapons. To mitigate arms proliferation, Nigeria doubled its efforts to strengthen border controls & cooperation across the West African sub-region.
Experiencing the negative impact of the unregulated trade of conventional weapons, Jamaica continues to be commitment to regional & int’l efforts such as the #ArmsTreaty; also shared nat'l efforts to strengthen legislative framework in order to better address illicit arms trade.
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#UNGA #FirstCommittee opened October 4th. Read highlights from statements for the General Debate that mention conventional weapons and the #ArmsTreaty here ⬇️
In her statement @UNODA’s @INakamitsu noted that a critical piece of the disarmament puzzle is the effective control of convention arms including efforts to mitigate and address its humanitarian impact, and excessive accumulation and illicit trade. #ReduceHumanSuffering
.@INakamitsu welcomed exchanges at #ArmsTreaty #CSP7, particularly on this year’s thematic focus on SALW and effective stockpile mgt. She cited #ammunition, an integral part of weapons used in conflict, as an issue that has long lacked dedicated, multilateral attention.
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