Abbreviation | CD |
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Predecessor | Committee on Disarmament (1979–1984) |
Formation | 1984 |
Type | International |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Discussing and debating disarmament issues, and making recommendations |
Headquarters | Palais des Nations |
Membership | 65 Countries |
Secretary-General | Tatiana Volovaya |
Website | Official Website |
The Conference on Disarmament (CD) is a multilateral disarmament forum established by the international community to negotiate arms control and disarmament agreements based at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The Conference meets annually in three separate sessions in Geneva.