New York, February 27, 2015
PGA congratulates its National Group in Côte d’Ivoire for its relentless efforts over the past 18 months which made an important contribution leading to the deposit yesterday of the Instrument of Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire at the United Nations in New York.
PGA Member, Hon. Paul Dehe commented from Abidjan - "As a National of Côte d’Ivoire, and member of PGA, I am delighted to hear that Côte d’Ivoire has deposited yesterday the Instrument of Ratification for the Arms Trade Treaty, becoming the 63rd State Party thereto and only the 8th African country to do so. On this memorable day, my thoughts are with the many victims of the recent civil war that plagued our country. I strongly believe that this ratification - which needs to be followed by robust implementation - will augur in a new era for peace and stability. In order to sustain it, however, I urge all countries that have not yet joined the ATT to do so at the earliest possible date".
