At the same time, the continued proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, as well as actions by some States that violate their international commitments, have evolved from being a topic of discussion in closed intelligence and policy circles to a problem widely recognized by Governments and peoples.

Also participating were representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the National Authority; the judiciary; the Uruguayan Bar Association; the Customs Office; the Uruguayan chambers of industry and commerce; the Uruguayan chemical industry; the Materiel and Weapons Service of the Army; the State Intelligence Office; and academic circles.