Small Arms and Light Weapons The G8 believes that the uncontrolled and illegal transfer of small arms and light weapons(hereinafter referred to as"small arms") and the existence of destabilizing accumulations of these weapons in many parts of the world pose a serious threat to peace, security, and prosperity.
Foreign Minister Holguín stated that Colombia has always been maintaining close dialogue with Japan with regard to the regulation of small arms, and would like to continue its cooperation with Japan at the United Nations and other fora, and Foreign Minister Gemba stated that Japan would like to work on this issue in coordination with Colombia.
With the aim of combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and building confidence, the G8 stands ready to exchange information in appropriate fora concerning national legislation, practices and experience, and calls upon other states to do likewise.
The G8 believes that the uncontrolled and illegal transfer of small arms and light weapons(hereinafter referred to as"small arms") and the existence of destabilizing accumulations of these weapons in many parts of the world pose a serious threat to peace, security, and prosperity.
This means that they may only be obliged to report on the financial value of transfers annually, without providing crucial details about the size of the shipment, the number of items and an accounting of each category of small arms and light weapons included.
The G8 also attaches importance to increased information exchange in the Wassenaar Arrangement and in other international and regional fora as appropriate on issues such as illicit trafficking routes and diversionary destinations.* recognizes the need to tackle the problem of illicit small arms possession and misuse through effective law enforcement and crime prevention measures.
The two sides co-operate further to provide effective and well co-ordinated support to the countries in the region, which must be accompanied by their strengthened efforts to promote domestic reform towards democracy and market economies.- Small arms Japan and the EU will co-operate in addressing the issue of small arms.
The Ministers expressed their supports for results of the UN Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons(SALW) in all its aspects which was held in New York from 9 to 20 July 2001 and believed ARF participants would promote the Regional co-operation pursuant to the UN Programme of Action on SALW.
We will work for a conference with a broad agenda whose outcome will genuinely strengthen international efforts to eradicate illicit trafficking, particularly of small arms.* while recognizing that transfers of small arms are consistent with the right of self-defense enshrined in the UN Charter, confirms that we will exercise a high degree of responsibility in controlling and licensing such exports.
We are deeply concerned about terrorists' continued use of conventional arms including small arms and light weapons in a series of attacks, and recognize the need to prevent the acquisition and use by terrorist of conventional arms, including small arms and light weapons, as well as weapons such as Man-Portable Air Defense Systems(MANPADS), improvised explosive devices and anti-tank guided missiles.
Against this background, as explicitly expressed in the G7 Foreign Ministers' Hiroshima Declaration, we are committed to seeking a safer world for all and to taking practical and concrete steps, enumerated as below, in the fields of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, nuclear security and safety, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, non-proliferation of other weapons of mass destruction(WMD), control of small arms and light weapons, and outer space.
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