Friend: Germany
The President called on the distinguished delegate of Germany in its capacity as Friend of the Chair to report back on the status and activities with regards to stockpile destruction and retention. States Parties and observer States were encouraged to give an update on their efforts to: separate cluster munitions from operational stocks and mark them for destruction, develop plans for destruction and carry out destruction of stockpiles. Moreover, States Parties and observer States were encouraged to give their views on Article 3, paragraph 6 with regards to retention and acquisition of cluster munitions for the purposes of development and training. Other delegations were invited to provide their views on issues pertaining to stockpile destruction and retention.
Statements:
Statement by United Kingdom
Statement by Colombia
Statement by Bosnia and Herzegovina
Statement by Lebanon
Statement by Ireland
Statement by Germany
Statement by Macedonia
Statement by France
Statement by Japan
Statement by Norway
Statement by UNMAS
Statement by CMC
On retention: