A/RES/58/55 Also taking note of the work done so far within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to develop best practice guides related to the control of small arms and light weapons, and acknowledging that a handbook compiling these best practice guides could also be useful to other Member States in their efforts to implement the United Nations programme of action with a view to combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, Reaffirms the importance of measures to prevent, combat and eradicate 1. the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, including ongoing efforts at the regional and subregional levels; Commends the progress that has already been made in this regard by 2. organizations in various regions and subregions and, in this context, the progress made so far in drawing up best practice guides to prevent, combat and eliminate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons among Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe participating States, and the hope expressed in it to see this process rapidly come to a positive conclusion; Invites all Member States that have not yet done so to examine the 3. possibility of developing and adopting regional and subregional measures, as appropriate, to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects and contributing to international peace and security. 71st plenary meeting 8 December 2003 2