Friend: Japan
The President called on the distinguished delegate of Japan in its capacity as Friend of the Chair to report back on the status and activities with regards to universalization since the 1MSP.
State Parties were encouraged to provide an update on the activities they have undertaken to promote universal adherence to the Convention.
Signatories were invited to provide an update on their domestic process to ratify and deposit their instrument of ratification.
States not Party and other delegations could voice their support for the Convention and set out their current status vis-à-vis the Convention.
Opening statement by Japan
Statement by Moldova
Statement by Thailand
Statement by Sweden
Statement by United Kingdom
Statement by Belgium
Statement by Lebanon
Statement by CMC
Statement by Australia
Statement by Lao PDR
Statement by Ireland
Statement by ICRC
Statement by France
Statement by UNMAS
Statement by Kiribati
Statement by Senegal
Statement by Cyprus
Statement by Indonesia
Closing remarks by Japan