Republic of Costa Rica
Ambassador Eduardo Ulibarri
Costa Rica introduced and cosponsored the United Nations Arms Control Treaty resolution. It has been a member of the UN since November 2, 1945. Eduardo Ulibarri has served as the Costa Rican permanent representative to the UN since August 13, 2010. The following is excerpted from Ambassador Ulibarri’s statement during UN General Assembly debate on April 2, 2013, on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Once again, the United Nations has reminded us that, together, we can face the most dire and complex problems. With the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty, this institution has shown that it continues to…