In the Joint Declaration, the Union and China noted that ‘positive and active efforts must also be made to strengthen controls over exports of conventional weapons. The arms control regimes concerning certain conventional weapons need to be strengthened. Efforts to prevent illicit trade of small arms and light weapons and flows of those weapons that would impair regional peace and stability, should be enhanced.’
Teatavate tavarelvastuse liikide üle tehtavat kontrolli tuleb tugevdada. Tõhustada tuleb jõupingutusi, mille eesmärk on hoida ära väike- ja kergrelvade ebaseaduslikku kaubandust ning kõnealuste relvade levikut, mis kahjustab piirkondlikku rahu ja stabiilsust.”