China News Agency, United Nations, September 25 (Reporter Wang Fan) On September 24, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced when he attended the general debate of the 77th UN General Assembly and delivered a speech that China has started the process of ratifying the "Firearms Protocol". Relevant domestic legal procedures.
This is an important and positive measure taken by China to actively implement the global security initiative and maintain international and regional peace and stability. It reflects China's determination to support multilateralism and practice the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The "Firearms Protocol" has been negotiated within the UN framework since 1998. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in May 2001 and entered into force in July 2005. There are currently 122 States parties.
The main purpose of the Protocol is to formulate international norms in the manufacture, import, export and management of firearms, so as to promote and strengthen international cooperation against related transnational organized crimes.
China has always attached great importance to various problems caused by the proliferation of guns, and firmly opposes the illegal manufacture and trafficking of guns.
In recent years, China has taken a series of practical measures at all levels of legislation, judiciary and law enforcement to continuously strengthen domestic gun control.
At the same time, China earnestly fulfilled its international obligations, actively participated in international cooperation, and made due contributions to combating the illegal trade in firearms.
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