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New Zealand has ratified the Cluster Munitions Disarmament Convention which bans the use, development, production and stockpiling of cluster munitions, Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Georgin

A Bill implementing New Zealand's obligations under the Convention on Cluster Munitions today received its Third Reading in Parliament.

New Zealand's objective to free the world of landmines was spelt out in Colombia last week by Disarmament and Arms Control Minister Georgina te Heuheu.

Your Royal Highnesses, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Madame President,

Disarmament Minister Georgina te Heuheu leaves today for Cartagena, Colombia to take part in a global summit on landmines.

The Conference on Disarmament's decision to adopt a programme of work is a significant step forward for global disarmament efforts, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu said

I am very pleased to be here with you this evening.

Thank you Keith for the warm introduction and welcome to all our honoured guests this evening.

The 20th anniversary of the Pacific Development and Conservation Trust will be marked at a reception at Parliament tonight hosted by the Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu

Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control Georgina te Heuheu is cautiously optimistic an upcoming nuclear non-proliferation meeting will provide a solid basis for a crucial meeting next year to wor