What happened?
The Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is hosting the first-ever Capacity Building Programme on UNSC Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific countries. The event is taking place at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram, from February 25-27, 2025. A total of 24 government experts, experts from the UNSC 1540 Committee, UNODA, India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, the National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention, the Department of Biotechnology, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and the Ministry of External Affairs’ Disarmament and International Security Affairs Division are sharing insights and best practices on implementing UNSC Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls.
Why it matters to India?
This initiative reaffirms India’s strong commitment to non-proliferation and its role as a responsible global player in enforcing strategic trade controls. By leading such an engagement, India strengthens its diplomatic influence in the Asia-Pacific region and contributes to global security by promoting best practices in countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The programme also enhances India’s credibility in international disarmament frameworks, positioning it as a key player in shaping global non-proliferation policies.