Pages 43-49 from FCO 177-1303

The document outlines guidelines for transparency in the transfer of armaments and sensitive dual-use goods and technologies. Participating states aim to enhance international peace and security by promoting greater transparency and responsibility in transfers. Each government will maintain export controls to prevent transfers to destinations that are deemed inconsistent with the shared objective. The guidelines cover various criteria for transfers, including respect for human rights, compliance with international commitments, and the security threats confronting the recipient country. Participating states will meet annually to discuss global trends in arms transfers and develop common understandings for the responsible trade of dual-use items. The document also includes procedures for denying transfers based on specified purposes and establishes criteria for the participation of new states. Three annexes provide a list of controlled items, industrial dual-use goods, and the categories of weapons systems.