Fiji, March 5 -- The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.

In a statement, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, in its capacity as Presidency of the Third Review Conference of States Parties, said:

"The Lao People's Democratic Republic, in its capacity as Presidency of the Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions, warmly welcomes the Republic of Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026."

The Presidency said Vanuatu's accession strengthens global efforts against cluster munitions.

"Vanuatu's accession to the Convention reaffirms the growing global commitment to en...