Nuclear weapon free zones reinforce nuclear non proliferation and contribute to achieving the objective of nuclear disarmament.

What measures does Palau have to prevent terrorists from obtaining weapons within or outside its territory, in particular small arms or light weapons?

Weapons tracing should also be systematized to prevent weapons from being misused for illicit purposes.

As a way of combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, Jordan deployed sizeable forces on its borders at great cost in order to prevent such arms from reaching the areas of conflict in the region.

We must not wait until outer space weapons are developed and begin to cause damage. It would be too late if one country takes the lead in introducing weapons into outer space, with other States following suit.

Prevention of human rights violations committed with small arms and light weapons

The international community has made effective efforts to prevent the weaponization of and an arms race in outer space.

Sixthly, preventing the weaponization of, and an arms race in, outer space, would be conducive to promoting the process of nuclear disarmament.

It was, furthermore, imperative to establish a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East as soon as possible.

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Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons

Nuclear weapon free zones are of great significance in promoting nuclear disarmament, preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons and enhancing regional and global peace and stability.

Prevention of human rights violations committed with small arms and light weapons

Prevention must be at the forefront of efforts to combat the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.

For years, the international community has made tireless efforts to prevent the weaponization of, and an arms race in, outer space.

Thus, the THAAD deploys a hit to kill interceptor. An infrared seeker on the hit to kill vehicle provides final guidance to the target.

We remain uncertain what value would be added by a Southern Hemisphere nuclear weapon free area over and above existing zones.

Furthermore, the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones is a dynamic process.

The document is entitled Definition issues regarding legal instruments on the prevention of the weaponization of outer space .

Legally binding Instrument to Prevent the Weaponization of Outer Space

As a defensive weapon, MOTAPM should mainly be used by countries within their own territory against foreign invasion.

We firmly believe that only a legal instrument prohibiting the deployment of weapons in outer space and the prevention of the threat or use of force against outer space objects can eliminate the emerging threat of the weaponization of outer space.

The group deals chiefly in ammunition, small arms and heavy weapons (anti aircraft and anti tank weapons).

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6. Encourages all States to promote and strengthen regional and subregional initiatives to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects

Secondly, preventing the weaponization of space and an arms race has become ever more urgent.

Furthermore, the owner or bearer of a firearm should report to the Ministry the loss, theft, destruction, seizure or confiscation thereof (Article 14 of LFAFE).

We encourage weapons exporting countries to be as responsible as possible in their transactions and to prevent the flow of arms and munitions to areas of instability.

The meeting, among other things, will hear of strides made in our region in preventing and punishing illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons.

Support and continue to work towards the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in order to prevent proliferation and advance disarmament

All these measures are essential for strengthening the international non proliferation regime and establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons or other WMDs in the Middle East.

Coming from the region affected by the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, we strongly support the full implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.

In the interest of promoting regional stability and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to South Asia, the United States has supported resolutions in the United Nations endorsing in principle the concept of a nuclear weapon free zone in South Asia.

Session Two The Relevance and Urgency of Preventing the Weaponization of and an Arms Race in Outer Space

Our common central task in this context is to prevent the deployment of weapons in outer space.

Moreover, it is important to recall that the most effective way in which to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction is to totally eliminate such weapons.

In large parts of the world, small arms and light weapons are weapons of mass destruction.

The aforementioned Act and its regulation make it the duty of any person possessing a firearm to register it with the Ministry's Federal Weapons Registry indicating, among other things, the brand, calibre, model and registration number (Articles 7 and 17 of LFAFE).

With regard to confiscated and or impounded weapons, the Ministry of Defence does not issue a new marking for such types of weapons, but merely registers them with their original marking otherwise, the characteristics of the weapon are described in the federal registry of firearms covering only those weapons made available to the Ministry by the competent judicial authority.

We must prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

(c) Prevention of illicit trafficking of small arms.

Furthermore, with respect to the question of small arms and light weapons, illegal and legal weapons appear to be dealt with in the same manner.

27. Existing nuclear weapon free zones serve as an example for creating new nuclear weapon free zones.

The total elimination of nuclear weapons was the only guarantee against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. It was also an effective way of preventing terrorists from acquiring such weapons.

Also, weapons exporting countries need to assume a greater degree of responsibility in their operations relative to small arms and light weapons.