The above event will take place from 10 November to 16 November 2001 at Headquarters. Appropriate facilities, including media coverage, will be made available for treaty actions to be undertaken in a solemn setting.

Delegations that have notified the Secretary-General, in response to his letter of 4 October 2001, and those still intending to do so, of their intention to sign or deposit instruments relating to multilateral treaties under his custody, in particular those concerning terrorism, are advised to contact the Treaty Section of the Office of Legal Affairs promptly to arrange appointments (Room S-3200, Telephone (212) 963-5047; Facsimile (212) 963-3693).

Delegations are also requested to submit copies of instruments including, where appropriate, texts of declarations and reservations, and, as necessary, required full powers to the Treaty Section at the latest by 7 November 2001 for verification.

It is recalled that, under the established international practice, only Heads of State, Heads of Government or Ministers for Foreign Affairs are empowered, by virtue of their functions, to sign treaties on behalf of States without having to produce full powers to that effect. Other representatives wishing to sign treaties must be in possession of appropriate full powers, which expressly authorize signature of specified treaties by a named representative issued by one of these authorities. Advice on full powers may be obtained from the Treaty Section. Further information on the event will be provided closer to 10 November 2001.

The texts and status of multilateral treaties which address various aspects of terrorism can be obtained at this page of the United Nations Treaty Collection website. They include the following four Conventions deposited with the Secretary-General:

• Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons including Diplomatic Agents. New York, 14 December 1973);
• International Convention against the Taking of Hostages. New York, 17 December 1979;
• International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. New York, 15 December 1997; and
• International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism. New York, 9 December 1999

Please click here for the letter of the Secretary-General of the United Nations inviting States to participate in the Treaty Event -- Multilateral Treaties on Terrorism.

 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TREATY ACTIONS

 SUMMARY - TREATY EVENT : MULTILATERAL TREATIES ON TERRORISM (10 - 16 November)

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