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of States Parties, reaffirming the commitment to implement completely and fully all
provisions of the Convention, 3
Recalling further the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Convention, held at
Managua from 18 to 21 September 2001, and the Declaration of the Third Meeting
of States Parties, reaffirming the unwavering commitment both to the total
eradication of anti-personnel mines and to addressing the insidious and inhumane
effects of those weapons, 4
Recalling the Fourth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention, held at
Geneva from 16 to 20 September 2002, and the Declaration of the Fourth Meeting
of States Parties reaffirming the commitment of the States parties to intensify further
their efforts in those areas most directly related to the core humanitarian objectives
of the Convention, 5
Recalling also the Fifth Meeting of States Parties to the Convention, held at
Bangkok from 15 to 19 September 2003, and the Declaration of the Fifth Meeting of
States Parties committing the States parties, one year before their First Review
Conference, to pursue, with renewed vigour, efforts to clear mined areas, assist
victims, destroy stockpiled anti-personnel mines and promote universal adherence to
the Convention,
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 forty-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,
1.
Invites all States that did not sign the Convention on the Prohibition 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 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;
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
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3
See APLC/MSP.2/2000/1, part II.
See APLC/MSP.3/2001/1, part II.
5
See APLC/MSP.4/2002/1, part II.
4
2