UN Security Council
2022

Recognizing States’ progress in presenting to the 1540 Committee their national reports on implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), welcoming those that hav e provided additional and updated information on national implementation, and noting that not all States have presented their reports, Highlighting the importance of active dialogue with Member States on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), and in this regard acknowledging the valu e of visits to States, at their invitation, including through, within their respect i v e mandates, joint visits with other Security Council Committees, Recognizing that many Member States continue to require assistance in implementing resolution 1540 (2004), and emphasizing the importance of furt h er improving the 1540 Committee’s mechanism to provide assistance to Member Stat es, in response to their requests, that is effective, timely and tailored, and which meet s their needs, Noting the importance of providing voluntary technical reference guidance fro m the 1540 Committee, as requested by Member States, in the implementation of certai n aspects of resolution 1540 (2004), Acknowledging the value of holding periodic open briefings of the 1540