The members acknowledged that the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons and the use of mercenaries in West Africa sustain conflict, exacerbate violence and impede political, economic and social development.
成员们确认，在西非，小武器和轻武器不受控制的扩散以及雇佣军的使用，导致冲突持续不断，暴力加剧，政治、经济和社会发展受到阻碍。