UN General Assembly
2014

a holistic response. I have already addressed terrorism and our common struggle to eradicate that scourge. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction constitutes another clear threat. The joint plan of action agreed in Geneva on 24 November 2013 was an important milestone towards solving the Iranian nuclear issue. I would like to reiterate Luxembourg’s full support for the efforts of the EU 3+3 to arrive at a comprehensive settlement that restores trust in the exclusively peaceful purpose of the Iranian nuclear programme. I urge Iran to engage fully and in good faith in order to allow those discussions to lead to the expected results as soon as possible. In Africa as well as in Latin America, small arms are the real weapons of mass destruction. The devastating consequences of the unregulated arms trade are well documented. I am therefore particularly pleased that the Arms Trade Treaty, which was adopted last year by a very broad majority of the Assembly, will enter into force on 25 December. Luxembourg was honoured to