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On June 3, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the United Nations ambassador Raimonda Murmokaitė joined the representatives from more than 60 countries to sign the Arms Trade Treaty at the special event to mark the opening for signature of this treaty.

“Such events, although few and far in between, prove that the UN system is able to rise up to modern challenges and deliver in an area where regulation on the international level was desperately needed”, said ambassador and urged countries to proceed with swift ratification of the text.

The Treaty represents a major achievement preceded by almost 10 years of intense negotiations and will become an important tool that could significantly reduce the humanitarian impact from the irresponsible transfer of weapons.

A staunch supporter of international disarmament and arms control, Lithuania placed particular emphasis on ensuring transparent implementation of the Treaty, inclusion of strong provisions related to gender based violence.

The Treaty will enter into force 90 days following the date of the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification.