GABON - PGA's International Peace and Security Program congratulates the Government of Gabon on the occasion of its Acceptance of the Arms Trade Treaty on 21st September, 2022, becoming the 112th State Party to the ATT.

À New York, le Gabon adhère au Traité sur le commerce des armes de l’ONU

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

PGA Member, Former Foreign Minister of Gabon and Ambassador Designate of Gabon to the United States of America, Hon. Noël Nelson MESSONE (Vice Chair of the Foreign Relations and Defence Committee of the Parliament of Gabon) has shared yesterday the following observation with PGA's International Peace and Security Program:

• Hon. Noël Nelson MESSONE

  Vice Chair of the Foreign Relations and Defence Committee of the Parliament of Gabon

This signature is testimony to my country's commitment to global peace and security. Gabon has also been a promoter of the regional agreement in Central Africa to fight the illicit circulation of light and small caliber weapons. Gabon remains willing to work with various stakeholders in promoting and advancing global peace and security.

PGA's International Peace and Security Program has engaged on several occasions with PGA Member Hon. Noël Nelson Messone in the past 18 months in the context of promoting adherence to the ATT by Gabon. Further information on this prior engagement. Further information on this prior engagement.

Visit  PGA International Peace and Security Campaign to Address the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons and Promote Universality of the Arms Trade Treaty for more information.