Participation of the Serbian Mine Action Center in the Intersessional Meetings of the States Parties to the Ottawa Convention

Representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Center participated in the Intersessional Meetings of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (the Ottawa Convention), held in Geneva from 15 to 18 June 2026.

The Intersessional Meetings constitute an important mechanism for monitoring and verifying the implementation of the Convention, as well as an opportunity to discuss current challenges, achievements, and future activities of the States Parties.

This year’s meetings were of particular significance, as they were held following the first year of implementation of the Siem Reap–Angkor Action Plan 2025–2029, adopted at the Fifth Review Conference of the Ottawa Convention.

Photo by Mine Ban Convention

Photo by Mine Ban Convention

Representatives of the Serbian Mine Action Center presented the Republic of Serbia’s request for an extension of the deadline for fulfilling its obligations under Article 5 of the Ottawa Convention, together with the work plan and activities envisaged for the implementation of these obligations during the extension period.

Particular attention was given to the achievements of the Republic of Serbia in the field of humanitarian demining, with a focus on activities carried out under the Non-Technical Survey Project in the Municipality of Bujanovac.

The challenges faced by the Republic of Serbia in meeting its obligations under the Convention were also presented, along with the planned measures and priorities for the forthcoming period, aimed at the complete elimination of the mine threat.