Mauritius has not yet endorsed the Political Declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. It did not actively participate in the negotiations towards a Political Declaration.
Statements and positions
Mauritius endorsed the Ireland-led joint statement during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee in 2019.1 The statement encouraged states to participate in international efforts to address the impacts of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas on civilians, including by working towards the creation of an international Political Declaration on this issue.2