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Article 1

United Kingdom

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1.

In accordance with the EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which sets the objective of fostering the role of the UN Security Council and of enhancing its expertise in meeting the challenges of proliferation, the Union shall further support the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) (‘UNSCR 1540 (2004)’) and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1977 (2011).

2.

The projects in support of UNSCR 1540 (2004), corresponding to measures of the EU strategy, shall consist of sub-regional workshops, country visits, meetings, events, training and public relations efforts.

3.

The aims of the projects shall consist of:

  • enhancing the relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation;

  • contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness;

  • initiating, developing and implementing National Action Plans upon States’ request.

4.

A detailed description of the projects is set out in the Annex.