A/RES/61/84
Bangkok (2003) 6 and Zagreb (2005), 7 and the First Review Conference of the States
Parties to the Convention, held in Nairobi (2004), 8
Recalling also the seventh meeting of the States parties to the Convention,
held in Geneva from 18 to 22 September 2006, at which the international
community monitored progress and supported continued application of the Nairobi
Action Plan 2005–2009 9 and established priorities to achieve further progress
towards ending, for all people and for all time, the suffering caused by antipersonnel mines,
Noting with satisfaction that additional States have ratified or acceded to the
Convention, bringing the total number of States that have formally accepted the
obligations of the Convention to one hundred and fifty-one,
Emphasizing the desirability of attracting the adherence of all States to the
Convention, and determined to work strenuously towards the promotion of its
universalization,
Noting with regret that anti-personnel mines continue to be used in conflicts
around the world, causing human suffering and impeding post-conflict
development,
Invites all States that have not signed the Convention on the Prohibition
1.
of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on
Their Destruction1 to accede to it without delay;
2.
Urges all States that have signed but have not ratified the Convention to
ratify it without delay;
3.
Stresses the importance of the full and effective implementation of and
compliance with the Convention, including through the continued implementation of
the Nairobi Action Plan 2005–2009;9
4.
Urges all States parties to provide the Secretary-General with complete
and timely information as required under article 7 of the Convention in order to
promote transparency and compliance with the Convention;
Invites all States that have not ratified the Convention or acceded to it to
5.
provide, on a voluntary basis, information to make global mine action efforts more
effective;
Renews its call upon all States and other relevant parties to work together
6.
to promote, support and advance the care, rehabilitation and social and economic
reintegration of mine victims, mine risk education programmes and the removal and
destruction of anti-personnel mines placed or stockpiled throughout the world;
Urges all States to remain seized of the issue at the highest political level
7.
and, where in a position to do so, to promote adherence to the Convention through
bilateral, subregional, regional and multilateral contacts, outreach, seminars and
other means;
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6
See APLC/MSP.5/2003/5.
See APLC/MSP.6/2005/5.
8
See APLC/CONF/2004/5 and Corr.1.
9
Ibid., part III.
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