Multilateral workshops can be organized for up to two days and take place in one of the beneficiary countries involved in the activity, in a Member State or online.

Regional activities are an increasingly important format to advance the cause of Treaty universalisation. One key observation from the experience gathered in previous project phases is that partner countries feel more comfortable and motivated to move forward on Treaty implementation when placed in the context of their surrounding region (i.e. when measured against neighbouring States), which holds common political, economic and cultural traits. Therefore, regional dynamics shall be used to foster a self-reinforcing cycle of regional exchange and mutual support. The regionally-focused activities will bring together several countries, either from a single region or from different regions (cross-regional and international activities), to share experiences and discuss issues of common concern and interest related to ATT implementation and arms trade controls. Beneficiary countries that have previously received assistance under Council Decision 2013/768/CFSP and/or Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/2309 and shown important progress and commitment with respect to ATT implementation will play a particularly important part in such activities as role models for their respective regions. Long-term capacity of established partner countries, where appropriate, will help them to become multipliers and ‘regional champions’ for Treaty universalisation in their respective regions. This could encourage ownership of ATT implementation at a regional level and promote south-south cooperation over the longer term.

Cross-regional and international activities have been included in this Decision in response to requests from beneficiary countries that wish to learn from the experience of countries in other parts of the world. In this manner, cross-regional and international activities can help animate and foster a more global exchange of approaches and practices related to the ATT.