The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
In a statement, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in its capacity as Presidency of the Third Review Conference of States Parties, said:
“The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, in its capacity as Presidency of the Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, warmly welcomes the Republic of Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.”
The Presidency said Vanuatu’s accession strengthens global efforts against cluster munitions.
“Vanuatu’s accession to the Convention reaffirms the growing global commitment to ending the suffering caused by cluster munitions and to strengthening international humanitarian norms. By joining this vital instrument, Vanuatu has demonstrated its dedication to advancing the objectives of the Convention.”
It added that it looks forward to working with Vanuatu on implementation and encouraging wider membership.
“The Presidency looks forward to working closely with the Government of Vanuatu in enhancing the full and effective implementation of the Convention in the years ahead and encouraging other States that have not yet done so to follow Vanuatu, to join the Convention and contribute to a world free of cluster munitions.”
“We congratulate Vanuatu on this important step and welcome it as a valued partner within the Convention community,” the statement said.
