Geneva, 23 August 2022 (TDI): A statement was shared by Deputy Permanent Representative for Norway in Geneva, Jannicke Graatrud, in the Eighth Conference of States Parties (CSP8) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) which started on August 22.
Int’l standards are at their strongest when universally applied – we must push for further universalization of the Arms Trade Treaty
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First of all, Jannicke thanked the President for his excellent chairmanship of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) over the past year despite the challenges brought upon us by the Covid-19 pandemic.
She also thanked the Government of Switzerland, the Secretariat, and the chairs of the working groups for hosting and organizing the conference and the working group meetings in a hybrid format.
Jannicke Graatrud’s Remarks
Jannicke Gaatrud said “The ATT is a milestone for the international community. We have established responsible standards for the international transfer of conventional weapons on a global level.”
Furthermore, she said that “Norway also takes the opportunity to thank and give our fullest support to the German Presidency’s focus on Post-Shipment Controls and post-delivery coordination.”
“We look forward to continuing the productive exchanges on concrete measures to reduce the risk of diversion, also in the post shipment phase.” She added.
She also said that “International standards are at their strongest when they are universally applied which is why we must push for further universalization of the ATT.”
“But universalization and implementation are not enough. We must continuously strive for greater transparency and openness within the ATT. Norway strives to be as transparent as possible.” She added.
She also said that “Norway would like to highlight the important role and contributions by civil society.”
She concluded her statement by saying “We encourage NGOs to continue monitoring the implementation of the ATT, raise awareness and to mobilize their regional networks to create further support for the Treaty’s norms, principles and standards.”
