Press Release: Commission welcomes treaty to ban cluster munitions

The European Commission welcomed the adoption in Dublin on 28 May, 2008, of a multilateral convention to ban all cluster munitions within eight years. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy, commented: 'The convention banning cluster munitions is an important step towards enhancing the security of victims of conflicts in many regions across the world. I hope that many countries will sign and ratify it. When entering into force, it will be an important contribution to the 'Human Security Agenda'. The European Commission stands ready to assist in implementing the Convention.'