Division (a) Structure of the seminars

The two seminars will provide for a discussion on a series of issues, including:

• ways to achieve the successful completion of negotiation of an ATT at the March 2013 UN Conference, on the basis of the draft Treaty text of 26 July 2012;

• means of ensuring the earliest possible entry into force of an ATT;

• best practices of national, regional, and international assistance to help achieve the entry into force and full implementation of the ATT;

• legal, technical, material and financial elements needed to ensure the development of national systems necessary to fulfil obligations under an ATT.

A short ‘food for thought’ paper highlighting the key issues to be discussed will be prepared in advance of each of the seminars. A summary of the seminar will be prepared and submitted to the High Representative and relevant Council Working Groups shortly after its conclusion.

The detailed and final agenda of the seminars will be determined in consultations with the High Representative and the relevant Council Working Group.