The instrument should also reaffirm the inherent right of all States to individual or collective self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter as well as the right of all States to manufacture, import, export, transfer and retain conventional arms for self-defence and security needs and in order to participate in peace support operations.
- الاستقرار والتنمية.
In addition, existing regional instruments on this subject could also furnish elements that could be included in such a treaty.