According to the report presented by the Council on the implementation of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP during 2010 and the end of 2011, the European Union and its Member States have continued to support the ongoing development of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) led by the United Nations. Within the activities to support the preparation of the United Nations Conference on the ATT, the European Union and its Member States have held regular meetings in order to share views and coordinate positions.
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The European Union keeps its active role in the preparation of the Arms Trade Treaty

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