This regional meeting was organized by UNRCPD, in cooperation with the Government of Malaysia, with financial support from Japan, New Zealand and Switzerland. It provided a forum for regional dialogue and an opportunity to share views in advance of the final negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty. The meeting provided an opportunity for senior-level officials to exchange views and discuss the Arms Trade Treaty in order to identify priority areas and common challenges for states from the Asia-Pacific region. External experts provided insights and updates on key topics that were discussed in breakout groups, including ATT implementation, scope, criteria and national assessment, information sharing and sources, legal/legislative matters, and licensing and enforcement.