اللجنة الأولى، الجلسة العامة الرابعة – الجمعية العامة، الدورة 81
الجمعية العامة
Date: 8 October 2026
Language: Floor (Original)
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1st Committee · Chair [0:00]:

Good morning

Excellencies distingued delegates the fourth meeting of the disarmament and International Security Committee of the 81st sessions of the General Assembly is called to order Distinguished delegates the committee will continue this morning with its general debate on all disarmament and international security agenda items allocated to it Before I open the floor for the statements I would like to remind all delegations that the list of speakers for this phase of our work is closed in accordance with the program of work and ultimate table I hope that all delegations intending to take the floor during the general debate were able to inscribe on the list before that deadline The list of its speakers for the thematic discussions are now open I would further remind delegation that I do count on your corporations to respect the time limit for statements and to speak at a reasonable speed to allow adequate interpretations Longer statements can be said to each statement to be posted on the UN journal The first speaker on the list this morning is the distinguished representative of Philippines speaking on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations


Philippines · ASEAN [1:56]:

Thank you Mr Chair I have the honor to deliver an abridged

Statement on behalf of ASEAN. The full version will be uploaded on e statements. ASEAN congratulates you, Chair, and the members of your bureau on your election. We assure you of our full support, and we also express appreciation to the High Representative and her office. SEAN reaffirms its unwavering commitment to international peace and security. As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, we emphasize its enduring contribution to peace, stability, and cooperation in our region and beyond. We reaffirm our commitment to strengthening mutual trust and confidence, promoting dialogue and cooperation, and fostering the peaceful settlement of disputes. We thank all member states for supporting ASEAN's resolution on the 50th anniversary of the TAC. ASEAN reaffirms its recognition of NPT as the cornerstone of global nuclear disarmament, nonproliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. We thank Vietnam as the president of the 2026 RevCon for its leadership in promoting inclusive consultations and transparency with a view to achieving consensus. We expressed concern over the declining commitment and cooperation in global, disarmament mechanisms, non proliferation and arms control, and call on countries, especially nuclear weapons states, to maintain and fully implement their commitments under these mechanisms, including in NPT. We also expressed concern over the growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict, further expansion and modernization of nuclear arsenals, the increasing salience of nuclear weapons and military and security doctrines, as well as the weakening of the disarmament and nonproliferation architecture. Progress in nuclear disarmament is urgently needed. We reiterate that the total elimination of nuclear weapons remains the only guarantee against their use and risk of their catastrophic humanitarian consequences. ASEAN reiterates that the TPNW represents a historic milestone, complementing other nuclear disarming disarmament and nonproliferation instruments. ASEAN hopes that the treaty will further contribute to advancing the universally shared goal of a world free of nuclear weapons. TPNW states parties and signatories remain committed to its implementation and look forward to the first revcon earlier later this year. ASEAN also reiterates its collective opposition to nuclear testing and stresses the urgent, need for the universalization and entry into force of the CTBT. All ASEAN member states have ratified CTBT, and we urge the remaining annexed two states to sign and ratify the treaty. We reaffirm our commitment to BWC and the CWC and express our full support for the OPCW. We note ongoing multilateral discussions on emerging issues related to outer space, including the third session of the open ended working group on the prevention of an arms race at outer space in all its aspects, held in July this year. We reiterate that access to outer space is an inalienable right of all states, and must be pursued solely for peaceful purposes and for the collective benefit of humanity. We look forward to the adoption of the ASEAN Declaration on space, cooperation at the 49th ASEAN Summit. We expressed concerns about the possible negative consequences and impact of autonomous weapons systems on global security and regional, and international stability, including the risk of an emerging arms race, lowering the threshold for conflict and proliferation, including to non state actors. We underscore the importance of continued inclusive dialogue towards the development of a robust future proof and legally binding instrument to address these challenges. Mr. Chairman, we reaffirm our commitment to preserve the Southeast Asian region as a nuclear weapon free zone, and free of all other weapons of mass destruction as enshrined in the Shanfis Treaty and ASEAN Charter. We reaffirm our commitment to continuously engage all nuclear weapons states, and intensify efforts of all parties to resolve all outstanding issues. We note that the exacom of the Shantis Commission is exploring the possibility of allowing individual nuclear weapon states willing to sign and ratify the protocol to the treaty without reservations, and provide prior formal assurance of this commitment in writing to go ahead with the. signing. We welcome any nuclear weapon state ready to do so. In this regard, we look forward to the finalization of the MOU with the OPENAL on cooperation and exchange with ASEAN. ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to an open, secure, stable, accessible, peaceful, and interoperable cyberspace. We welcome progress in operationalizing the ASEAN regional cert and and encourage greater engagement with dialogue partners and other stakeholders to strengthen regional cyber resilience. ASEAN looks forward to constructive engagement with all partners in operationalizing the global mechanism and advancing responsible state behavior in the use of ICTs. In line with the PAC for the future, ASEAN recognizes the need to continue assessing the existing and potential risks and opportunities associated with the military applications of AI throughout their life cycle. In conclusion, as we navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape defined by heightened tensions, ASEAN reaffirms its commitment to advancing global disarmament and nonproliferation. We look forward to constructive engagement with all delegations as we undertake the important work of this committee in pursuit of lasting peace, security, and sustainable development for all. Thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [8:10]:

I thank the I thank the permanent distinguished permanent representative of Philippines speaking on behalf of ASEAN. Now, now I give the floor to distinguished permanent representative of Egypt.


Egypt · Permanent Representative [8:31]:

سيدي الرئيس أود في البداية أن أهنئكم على توليكم رئاسة اللجنة الأولى وأؤكد. لكم دعم مصر الكامل لرئاستكم لأعمالها. سيدي الرئيس نجتمع اليوم في فترة تتسم بتصاعد في حدة الاستقطاب وتدهور في البيئة الأمنية. المحيطة. وقد أدى تواتر الحديث عن تطوير السرديات النووية وتراجع مظاهر وأطر ضبط التسلح الإستراتيجي إلى أن يصبح خطر نشوب حربا نووية عمدا أو عن غير قصد أقرب من أي وقت مضى. لقد شاهدنا جميعا قبل أربعة أشهر إنتكاسة حقيقية في مجال نزع السلاح. حين أخفقنا للمرة الثالثة على التوالي في التوصل إلى توافق بشأن وثيقة ختامية لمؤتمر مراجعة معاهدة عدم الانتشار الأسلحة النووية. وكان هذا الإخفاق لحظة فارقة جسدت حالة الوهن التي آلت إلى إليها منظومة نشأ السلاح الدولية. إن التشخيص الدقيق والواقعي للوضع الراهن يمكننا من صياغة توصيات عملية لكيفية إصلاح المنظومة الدولية لنزع السلاح. ومن هذا المنطلق إسمح لي سيادة الرئيس أن أعرض في النقاط الستة التالية رؤية مصر بشأن كيفية استعادة الثقة في منظومة نزع السلاح وتفعيل آلياتها بشكل يسهم في تحقيق الأهداف والمقاصد التي نتطلع إليها. أولا، تظل معاهدة عدم انتشار الأسلحة النووية حجر الزاوية في منظومة نزع السلاح الدولية. وقد أثبتت التطورات الأخيرة أن الدول غير النووية. تمثل البوصلة الأخلاقية لهذه المنظومة. وصمام الأمان الحقيقي لاستدامة معاهدة عدم الانتشار وتنفيذ الالتزامات المنضوية تحت مظلتها. وبشكل يعمل على تحقيق عالمية المعاهدة والتنفيذ المتوازن لركائزها الثلاث. ثانيا يظل القضاء التام على الأسلحة النووية الأولوية الأبرز في إطار تنفيذ إلتزامات إلتزامات معاهدة عدم الإنتشار. والضمان الوحيد ضد إستخدامها أو التهديد بإستخدامها. ومن هنا يتعين التأكيد على ضرورة عدم إستخدام مفاهيم من من من قبيل الردع الممتد أو الإستقرار الإستراتيجي. كذرائع لتجاوز هذه الأولوية أو الإلتفاف حول السعي لتحقيقها. ويتطلب تحقيق هذا الهدف الإلتزام بتنفيذ خطوات جادة وعاجلة. نحو نزع السلاح النووي بشكل محدد زمنيا ولا رجعة فيه، وقابلا للتحقق. مع العمل بالتوازي على ضمان وفاء الدول النووية بالتزاماتها بموجب المادة السادسة من معاهدة عدم الانتشار. بما في ذلك عبر تنفيذ التزاماتها في مجالي المساءلة والشفافية وتقديم ضمانات. أمنية سلبية للدول غير النووية والتمسك بسياسة عدم المبادرة باستخدام الأسلحة النووية. ثالثا إن الحفاظ على حرمة المنشآت النووية الخاضعة لمنظومة الضمانات الشاملة للوكالة الدولية للطاقة الذرية. وتأكيد الحقوق غير القابلة للتصرف للدول في الاستخدامات السلمية للطاقة النووية. والإمتثال الصارم لأطر وضوابط عدم الإنتشار، إنما هي جميعا قواعد مقدسة تمثل ركنا رئيسيا من منظومة نزع السلاح، وبما يفرض عليها علينا تكريس جهودنا الجماعية نحو تنفيذها. رابعا إن الدعوة لإنشاء منطقة خالية من الأسلحة النووية وأسلحة الدمار الشامل الأخرى. في الشرق الأوسط، وإخضاع كافة المنشآت النووية في المنطقة لمنظومة الضمانات الشاملة للوكالة الدولية للطاقة الذرية، ليست مطلبا من من قبيل الدعاية السياسية أو طلبا فرعيا يخضع للمناقشة أو التنازل وإنما هو ضرورة ملحة وجادة تفرضها مقتضيات الحفاظ على أمن المنطقة. واستقرارها. ومن هنا نؤكد بشكل لا يقبل المواربة أن قرار ألف وتسعمائة خمسة وتسعين بشأن إنشاء منطقة خالية من الأسلحة النووية بالشرق الأوسط. سيظل ساريا حتى تنفيذ بنوده وأهدافه بشكل كامل. ونرحب في هذا الصدد بالتقدم المحرز في إطار المؤتمر السنوي للأمم المتحدة الخاص. بإنشاء المنطقة الخالية بالشرق الأوسط. حيث تطرح مصر على أعمال الدورة الحالية للجنة مشروع القرار السنوي حول إنشاء المنطقة الخالية في الشرق الأوسط. كما سيتم طرح مشروع قرار المجموعة العربية بشأن خطر الانتشار النووي في المنطقة ونعول على دعم الدول الأعضاء للقرارين. خامسا لقد كبد التهريب غير المشروع للأسلحة الصغيرة. والخفيفة إلى الأطراف من غير الدول البلدان العربية والأفريقية ثمنا باهظا. ثمنا تدفعه الدول بإنغماسها في دورات اللانهائية من الصراع وتدفع وتدفعه الشعوب البلدان من أمنها وقوت يومها. وتؤكد مصر دعمها الكامل للصكوك القانونية الحاكمة لهذه الركيزة واحترام الحق الثابت والسيادي للدول. في شراء وحيازة الأسلحة وفقا لاحتياجاتها الأمنية. سادسا يشهد مجال التكنولوجيا البازغة تطورات متسارعة تحتاج إلى دراسة معمقة وترحب مصر بجهود كل من هولندا وكوريا الجنوبية لطرح مشروع القرار السنوي حول تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في المجال العسكري. ونؤكد على ضرورة ضمان الانطباق الكامل للقانون الدولي على هذه الأنظمة. أخيرا السيد الرئيس ترحب مصر بتفعيل الآلية العالمية المعنية بتكنولوجيا المعلومات والاتصالات في المجال الأمني الدولي تحت رئاسة السلفادور.


1st Committee · Chair [15:28]:

I thank the disciplined permanent representative of Egypt. Now I give the floor to the disciplined representative of Finland. Mr.


Finland [15:38]:

Chair, congratulations on your election. You have my delegation's full support. Finland fully aligns itself with the statements by the EU and the nordic countries. I will add the following remarks in national capacity. At the UN general debate, President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, spoke of a choice between cooperation and conflict. He urged us to uphold international law, strengthen trust, and listen to one another, including when our views differ. These are practical tasks also for the first committee. Arms control agreements must be respected and implemented, yet agreements cannot do all the work on their own. Transparency, dialogue, and effective verification help states understand one another's intentions and reduce the risk of miscalculation. We must preserve channels for such work even the npt remains indispensable to nuclear disarmament non proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. States possessing nuclear weapons bear a particular responsibility to pursue their disarmament obligations, reduce nuclear risks, increase transparency and engage in dialogue. These efforts must include both strategic and non strategic nuclear weapons. International security also requires practical measures that improve transparency regarding ballistic missiles. The Hague Code of Conduct is an essential instrument in this regard. Its notifications and information exchange help reduce uncertainty. at a time when predictability is in short supply. We encourage all countries to adhere to the HCOC. The peaceful use of nuclear energy is another part of the NPT's promise. It requires strong safeguards, nuclear safety and a credible answer to what happens to spend fuel. Finland has invested in each of these for decades. At the repository named Onka, Onkalo, Finland will be the first country in the world to carry out the final disposal of highly active spent nuclear fuel. This is the result of sustained technical work, clear responsibility responsibilities, independent regulation and engagement with local communities in an effort that began in the 1980s. We are ready to discuss with international partners on the responsible civilian nuclear power. Mr. Chair, emerging technologies offer significant opportunities, but they also require early action and broad cooperation to manage risks. During the high level week, President Stubb and Norway's prime minister, Støre, together with what currently is 27 other nations and the European Commission, called for international cooperation to ensure that frontier AI models remain under human direction, direction oversight and control. They invited companies, governments, regional organizations and the UN to develop ways to manage the risks. While the exact arrangements remain to be defined, the implications of rapidly advancing technologies for international security require serious and inclusive discussion. We want to hear from states with different perspectives and different capacities. Effective international cooperation must both address risks and enable all countries to benefit from AI. With the first committee's mandate, Finland supports work on the responsible military use of AI. We welcome progress in the GGE on lethal autonomous weapons systems and support ambitious for further work within the CCW. Human responsibility and accountability must remain central to our decisions to decisions on the use of force. These principles are also essential to ensuring that we can respond effectively and legitimately to emerging AI enabled threats. Mr. Chair, for many communities around the world, the most immediate consequences of arms conflict come from conventional weapons and explosive hazards. Finland supports the ATT, an action against illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. We contribute to practical international work on weapons and ammunition management, including through the UN. This work matters, especially to those affected by armed violence, including in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It deserves sustained attention, resources, partnership with in partnership with the countries concerned. Finland also contributes significantly to humanitarian mind action clearance, risk reduction and assistance that enable people to return home, cultivate land and rebuild their lives. Our current funding focuses particularly on Ukraine, Syria and Palestine, with €12 million earmarked for 2629. Mr. Chair, Finland wants the U.N. to succeed, and will remain strongly engaged in its work. Therefore, we are standing for election to the Security Council for the term 2930. Trust is built through conduct. States build it when they fulfill their obligations, provide information, allow verification, and maintain a dialogue. Finland will continue to do its part, defending the rules contributing to practical expertise and working with partners across regions. These were some of my remarks. The full statement is available. Thank you, Mr. Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [21:53]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Finland. Now I give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative to the Conference and Department of Switzerland.


Switzerland · Permanent Representative [22:06]:

Monsieur le Président, je vous félicite pour votre nomination à la présidence de notre commission. La situation internationale en matière de sécurité s'est encore détériorée, les conflits se multiplient, les tensions géopolitiques, et la compétition stratégique se intensifient et des aspects clés du droit international sont remis en question. Cette tendance est visible dans le domaine du désarmement et de la maîtrise des armements. Des éléments essentiels de cette architecture ont été dénoncés ou sont arrivés à Chérance, sans être remplacés, tandis que d'autres sont fragilisés. Un monde régi pour la force plutôt que pour le droit met en péril la paix, la sécurité et la prospérité. Face aux politiques de puissance qui fragilisent l'ordre international, il est impératif de respecter et de promouvoir un ordre fondé sur le droit international, y compris les traités et accords de désarmement négociés au fil des décennies. Monsieur le Président, la Suisse demeure convaincue que les instruments de désarmement, de maîtrise des armements et de non prolifération constituent des éléments essentiels de notre sécurité collective. Ceci ne vise pas uniquement à interdire certaines catégories d'armes ou à prévenir leur circulation incontrôlée, notamment en vue de protéger les populations civiles. Ils constituent des outils essentiels afin de préserver la paix, de gérer et réduire les risques d'escalade ou de renforcer la transparence. L'architecture existante du désarmement et de la maîtrise des armements establie par des règles communes à un moment où les relations stratégiques sont caractérisées par une grande confiance. Nous devons la préserver et veiller à ce qu'elle demeure pertinente. Cela vaut en particulier dans le domaine nucléaire. Le traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires demeure la pierre irrégulaire du régime de désarmement et de non-prolifération nucléaire. Messi l'absence de consensus lors de sa dernière conférence d'examen est préoccupante. Les obligations au titre du traité restent, pour leur part, pleinement valides. Tout comme les différents engagements pris qui doivent être mis en œuvre. La réduction des risques nucléaires, est aujourd'hui essentiel et doit se traduire en mesures concrètes telles que renforcement des canaux de communication de crise, dialogue sur les doctrines et maintien du contrôle humain sur les décisions relatives à l'emploi de l'arme nucléaire. de telles mesures mises en œuvre dès maintenant, peuvent contribuer à prévenir une escalade involontaire. Sur le plan humanitaire, les efforts de désarmement sont confrontés à d'importants défis. Les traités de désarmement humanitaire, qui contribuent de manière indéniable à la protection des populations civiles et à la réalisation des objectifs de développement après les conflits, après la fin des conflits, font face, eux, à des évolutions préoccupantes. La Convention sur certaines armes classiques demande un instrument important à cet égard. Sa prochaine Conférence d'examen, qui se tiendra à Genève, sob la présidence de la Suisse, offrira l'occasion de renforcer sa mise en œuvre et son universalisation, et de prendre les décisions nécessaires pour répondre aux défis émergents. Monsieur le Président, préserver l'architecture existante ne signifie pas simplement maintenir le statu quo. L'environnement de sécurité évolue, les développements technologiques transforment la manière dont les capacités militaires sont développées, déployées et utilisées. L'intelligence artificielle, qui transforme déjà la prise de décision par les forces armées, en est l'un des exemples les plus marquants avec des opportunités, mais aussi des risques auxquels nous devons répondre. C'est pourquoi la Suisse a soutenu le lancement, par cette commission, d'un dialogue structuré sur l'IA dans le domaine militaire qui intègre et prolonge les efforts menés dans le cadre des sommets REAIM et qu'elle appelle à sa poursuite. Pour sa part, l'autonomie croissante des systèmes d'armes souligne des questions juridiques et humanitaires essentielles, dont le respect du droit international humanitaire. Le groupe d'experts gouvernementaux de la CCAC à réaliser des progrès significatifs dans l'elaboração d'éléments d'un instrument international. La Suisse estime que ces avancées constituent une base solide pour que la conférence d'examen de la CCAC convienne d'un mandat donné. négociation. Dans le domaine spatial, la détérioration de la situation en matière de sécurité accroît les risques de malentendus et d'escalade. La Suisse soutient les travaux menés à Genève dans le cadre du groupe de travail sur la prévention d'une course aux armements dans l'espace et estime que des progrès concrets sont nécessaires afin de prévenir que tout conflit n'église dans ou s'étenda à l'espace. Ces différents processus illustrent la manière dont, l'architecture existante peut evoluer et se adapter pour répondre aux nouveaux défis. Monsieur le Président, la Suisse soutient les efforts visant à rendre l'Organisation des Nations Unies plus efficace, plus cohérente et plus à même de remplir ses fonctions. Par ailleurs, tout processus de réforme doit renforcer la capacité du système multilatéral à répondre aux défis nouveaux et évolutifs en matière de sécurité. Cela vaut également dans le domaine du désarmement et de la sécurité internationale. Dans ce contexte, elle tient à saluer l'établissement à Genève du centre d'excellence de l'Unidir sur l'intelligence artificielle, la paix et la sécurité, qui pourra utilement appuyer les travaux multilatéraux à venir dans ce domaine. L'année prochaine, en 2027, la Suisse accueillera par ailleurs à Genève, le sommet mondial sur l'intelligence artificielle, qui sera une occasion de renforcer les efforts multilatéraux dans de nombreux domaines d'application de l'IA. Pour sa part, la Suisse entend continuer à soutenir les efforts de renforcement de l'efficacité du système multilatéral, y compris en contribuant au rôle essentiel que joue Genève dans le domaine du désarmement. Je vous remercie.


1st Committee · Chair [27:35]:

I thank the permanent representative to the conference on department of Switzerland. Now I give the floor to the distant representative of New Zealand.


New Zealand [27:48]:

Thank you, Chair. As this committee meets, conflict is rising and trust is eroding. Civilians bear the cost through displacement, insecurity and loss. across generations. Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine continues to challenge the international rule of law and civilian protection. Gaza's humanitarian situation remains catastrophic while conflict persists and Sudan, Yemen and across the wider Middle East. Strategic competition is intensifying and nuclear risks have increased. Efforts to agree specific rules struggle to keep pace with military technological change, the institutions, agreements, and norms needed to manage these risks are under strain. Multilateralism is not a luxury for stable times. It is how stability is maintained when conditions deteriorate. Chair nuclear weapons continue to threaten humanity more than eight decades after their first invention. The Pact for the Future reaffirmed a world free of nuclear weapons as a shared international objective. The challenge now is to match that commitment with action. The third consecutive failure at the 2026 MPT review conference to reach a consensus outcome was disappointing. However, this must not become a pretext for retreat from existing obligations and commitments. Preserving confidence in the NPT remains essential. Threats to use nuclear weapons, whether overt, or implied are unacceptable and must not be normalised. We must reduce the role of nuclear weapons in security doctrines and advance their total elimination. New Zealand supports the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, as the clearest legal rejection of nuclear weapons. We urge all states to join. Its first review conference this year should strengthen implementation, broaden participation, and reinforce the norm against nuclear. weapons. The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty reinforces that norm and the Pacific's commitment to peace and security. This made the recent test of a nuclear capable ballistic missile into the zone all the more concerning to New Zealand and other Pacific states. New Zealand continues to strongly support the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty as an essential part of the disarmament and non. proliferation regime. Chair, New Zealand remains deeply concerned by challenges facing the global non proliferation regime. We continue to regret Iran's failure to resolve outstanding safeguards issues and comply fully with its obligations, and urge its return to full and transparent cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Meanwhile, the DPRK continues to advance its nuclear and ballistic missile program in violation of UN resolutions. DPRK must return to compliance with its international obligations. The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the use of chemical weapons, reports of riot control agents and other toxic chemicals being used as weapons in Russia's illegal war against Ukraine are deeply concerning. Russia must account for its actions at the organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons. Civilian harm from explosive weapons in populated areas and declining funding to address the lasting consequences of conventional weapons have put hard won progress at risk. We must uphold international humanitarian law and strengthen civilian protection. New Zealand remains firmly committed to the anti personnel mine ban convention, the convention on cluster munitions, the arms trade treaty, and the convention on certain conventional weapons. The development and use of emerging military technologies, including AI, must comply with international law, including international humanitarian law. After more than a decade of discussions on autonomous weapons systems, New Zealand calls for negotiations on a legally binding instrument, establishing effective prohibitions and restrictions and ensuring meaningful human judgment and control over the use of force. We welcome September's consensus outcome at the GGE under the Netherlands leadership, and urge states to build on this at November's CCW review conference by agreeing a clear negotiating mandate. Chair, as a space faring nation, New Zealand remains committed to promoting responsible behavior in outer space. Space based systems underpin our way of life, their sustained sustainable use depends on a strong and effective rules based international system. All states share an interest in preserving the safety, accessibility and peaceful use of outer space. New Zealand supports strengthening norms, rules and principles that address both behaviors and capabilities to reduce the risk of miscalculation and conflict. Ahead of the Outer Space Treaty's 60th anniversary next year, we urge all states to reaffirm its principles and uphold their international obligations, including under Article four. Keeping outer space free from conflict remains an international security imperative. Chair, that same imperative applies in cyberspace. New Zealand remains committed to the norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace and reaffirms that international law applies online as it does offline. We welcome the positive start that the new UN global mechanism has made, and we look forward to working with states to strengthen implementation of the agreed framework for responsible state behavior. Chair, the human cost of conflicts and the dangers of escalation are clear. The UN scientific panel's report next year will deepen our understanding of the climate effects of nuclear war, but we already know enough to act. States must demonstrate the political will to uphold their obligations, implement their commitments, and reverse the current negative security spiral. Thank you, Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [33:44]:

I thank the Distinguished Representative of New Zealand. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Slovenia.


Slovenia [33:54]:

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Slovenia aligns with the statement delivered by the European Union. Mr. Chair, we meet at a time of profound uncertainty. Conflicts are intensifying. Trust among states is trained. Arms control and disarmament frameworks are eroding while new technologies are reshaping our world. Where does this leave us? For Slovenia, the answer is clear. We are fully committed to a multilateral system based on international law, in particular the UN Charter. We also wish to emphasize the obligations stemming from binding international treaties. We condemn Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, which continues to cause immense human suffering suffering and destabilize the wider region. Slovenia stands with Ukraine, its right to self defense and with international efforts towards an unconditional cease fire and a comprehensive, just and lasting peace. We call on Russia to respect the UN charter and international law and to end its war in Ukraine immediately. Wars, even when IHL is respected, bring deaths, destruction, and suffering that ascends a single generation. When the law is ignored or deliberately violated, accountability must be insured and impunity cannot be tolerated. This is true for all conflicts around the world. Slovenia will continue working with its partners to both alleviate and human the humanity humanitarian crisis and pursue negotiated solutions to conflicts. This includes supporting a deal agreement that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons in return for lifting nuclear related sanctions. Slovenia deeply regrets the recent use of it in the UN Security Council and the extension of the mandate of the panel of experts monitoring sanctions on Iran, targeting the ballistic missile program. Independent evidence based reporting is essential for maintaining global non profiler, proliferation transparency. Let me reiterate there is no other but diplomatic solution to the challenge of Iran's nuclear program. Mr. Chair, turning to the NPT, Slovenia regrets that despite intensive efforts, state parties were unable to reach consensus on a substantive final document at the 2026 review conference. The empty remains the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament, non prohibition, architecture, architecture, and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Article six of awaits its full implementation. Slovenia calls on nuclear weapons states to meet their disarmament obligations, enhance transparency and risk reduction measures, and reengage in a substantive arms control dialogue. A comprehensive ban on nuclear test is an essential step toward the toward the world that world. Slovenia urges all states to sign and ratify the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Mr. Chair, the rapid development of artificial intelligence in the military domain makes ongoing discussion on lethal autonomous weapon system increasingly urgent. AI brings threats as well as opportunities in maintaining peace and security. Slovenia welcomes the progress achieved in the GGE laws. The consensus agreement on the set of elements of an instrument is an important sign that states understand the importance of this matter. Slovenia is fully committed to building on its dispositive momentum. I will support further efforts within the framework of the convention on certain conventional weapons at its seventh review conference next month. AI technologies have been demonstrating us their seemingly limitless potential. Therefore, it is vital to remember that behind every algorithm, there still stands a human. This underscores the central principle of human responsibility and accountability, which must guide both our multilateral efforts and national approaches. Slovenia also remains strongly committed to the prevention of an armed race in outer space paros in all its aspects and and is actively engaged in promoting the preservation of a safe, secure, stable and suitable space environment and the peaceful use of outer space. Mr. Chair, Slovenia remains fully committed to the Ottawa Convention and we will continue to work towards a mind free world, including through ITF enhancing human security, which continues to help communities worldwide overcome the deadly legacy of mines. In the field of other weapons of mass destruction, Slovenia and its role of the member of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons for the 2026 28 is determined to contribute to the effective work of the organization. On the issue of the revitalization efforts, regarding conference on disarmament and the continued blockage of the participation of observers on political grounds, particularly by Russia, we call on all CD state members to support the participation of requesting states as observers in accordance with the established practice. Finally, Mr. Chair, I wish to highlight the importance of gender dimension in arms control, disarmament, and non proliferation. Slovenia for me believes that the meaningful participation of women in these processes contributes to more effective, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes. We will share additional views on specific issues in our upcoming cluster statements. Thank you, Mr. Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [38:30]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Slovenia. Now I give the applaud to the distinguished permanent representative of Vietnam.


Viet Nam · Permanent Representative [38:40]:

Thank you Mr. Chair. Allow me first of all to congratulate you and members of your bureau on your election. and also assure you of our full support throughout this session. We align ourselves with the statement delivered earlier by the distinguished representative of the Philippines on behalf of ASEAN. Mr. Chair, the past year continues to witness a deterioration in the international security environment. We are concerned that trust has reached new lows, channels for dialogue have been disrupted, disrupted, and military means and nuclear deterrence are increasingly being relied upon to address security concerns. This has placed the multilateral system under considerable strain. We have continued our discussions on nuclear disarmament, on non proliferation, on conventional weapons, on cyber, space security, and emerging technologies. Progress should not be overlooked, but it is division that has prevailed. The deadlock over the UN UNDC agenda, the failure of the 2026 NPT review conference to produce a consensus consensus substantive outcome, and the inability even to agree on the program of work of this committee are cases in point. But we believe that where we disagree, we must listen to each other, we must engage with each other, and we must uphold the ground rules. That's our only chance to overcome the challenges that confront us. It is in this spirit that Vietnam will continue to be engaged and be guided by the following priorities. First, we underline the vital importance of international law, the UN Charter, and the global disarmament and non proliferation architecture, particularly the NPT, the PWC, the CWC, and the. TPNW. We support all efforts towards the elimination of weapons of mass destruction while respecting the legitimate rights of states to the peaceful uses of science and technology. While regretting that the NPT review conference earlier this year could not reach consensus, we sincerely appreciate all states parties for their active and constructive engagement. We urge states parties to build on the momentum created at the review conference and utilize this intersessional period to strengthen the review process and advance implementation of our. shared commitments. We urge nuclear weapons states in particular to continue and strengthen their engagement through bilateral, trilateral and multilateral channels to reduce nuclear risks, to implement their obligations under Article six and make meaningful progress on nuclear arms control and disarmament. We underscore the vital importance of the CTBT and call upon all remaining Annex two states, to sign and ratify the treaty without delay. We reaffirm the significance of the TPNW and look forward to its first review conference under the South African presidency. As a member of the Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone, Vietnam calls upon all nuclear weapon states to sign and ratify its protocol without delay and without reservations. Second, we stress the importance of international cooperation to curb the illicit flow of small arms and light weapons in accordance with international law and states legitimate right to self defense. We also underscore the need for sustained international support for mine action and addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war. Vietnam therefore welcomes the adoption of the final outcome document. of the ninth Annual Meeting of States on the Program of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons. We also commend Lao PDR for its presidency of the third review conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Third, multilateral dialogue is essential to identify risks, bridge governance gaps, and respond to evolving strategic landscape shaped by AI, ICTs, and emerging. technologies. We welcome the first session of the global mechanism on ICT security chaired by El Salvador, and will engage constructively to strengthen this inclusive platform towards building a safe, secure, and interoperable digital environment. As we closely follow the discussions of the OEWG on the prevention of an arms race in outer space, Vietnam believes strongly that outer space must remain a domain of peace where all states, particularly developing countries, can enjoy equitable, safe, and sustainable access to the benefits of space technology. and services. Finally, as we continue efforts to strengthen the international disarmament machinery, we should seek greater efficiency and transparency and ensuring sufficient space for dialogue and consensus building. Our decisions must remain principled, inclusive, and responsive to the views of all states. Let me conclude, Mr. Chair, by reiterating the importance of dialogue and engagement as this committee navigate through this exceptionally challenging chapter. Vietnam will support you in these endeavors, Mr. Chair. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [44:10]:

I thank the distinguished permanent representative of Vietnam. Now I give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of Armenia.


Armenia · Permanent Representative [44:21]:

Mr. Chair, I congratulate you and the other members of the Bureau in your election. Armenia is honored to serve as the Vice Chair of the Committee and will do its utmest to continue to contribute effectively to our collective work. The International Security architecture continues to bear the detrimental impacts of strategic instability, erosion of arms control mechanisms, rising military expenditure worldwide, and weaponization of newly emerging. domains. A firm commitment to arms control disarmament and non proliferation remains as crucial as ever. A robust and effective convention arms control regime, alongside confidence and security building measures, is essential for maintaining peace at the international and regional levels. The breakthrough achieved by Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington DC on 8th August last year with President Trump's support, marked by the signing of a joint declaration and the initializing of the peace agreement, opens a new chapter of peace, stability, prosperity, and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus. Mr. Chair, disarmament and non proliferation are among Armenia's priorities in the pursuit of international peace and security. Armenia reaffirms its strong support for the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear weapons at the cornerstore as the cornerstone of the international nuclear nonproliferation regime. We regret that for the third consecutive time, states parties were unable to reach consensus on a substantive outcome document at the 11th review conference of the treaty. Nevertheless, we recognise the importance of the extensive discussions held during the conference and the continued commitment of state parties to the objective objectives and principles of the NPT. Armenia remains committed to the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy. The safe and secure operation of the Armenian nuclear power plant remains a strategic priority. We value our close and long standing cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, including under the safeguards agreement and the additional protocol, as well as through its technical cooperation programme. Mr. Chair, there are various steps that must be taken to further advance disarmament efforts, and among them is the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Armenia views it as one of the key elements of the nuclear non proliferation regime and a strong tool for constraining nuclear weaponry. We extend our call, upon all annexed to states that have not yet done so, to sign and ratify the treaty at the earliest opportunity. The credibility and effectiveness of the international non proliferation regime cannot be fully ensured without CTBT's entry into force. Rapid advances in biotechnology, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies offer opportunities for peaceful development while posing risks of misuse. Armenia supports strengthening the implementation of the biological weapons convention and international cooperation, while continuing to strengthen national biosafety and biosecurity capacities. Armenia also reaffirms its support for the chemical weapons convention and the essential role of the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons in its implementation. Mr. Chair, Armenia will continue to work for effective multilateral arms arm control disarmament and non proliferation. Dialogue, transparency and cooperation are indispensable to lasting peace. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [48:04]:

I thank the District Permanent Representative of Armenia. Now I give the floor to the District Representative of Denmark.


Denmark [48:16]:

Denmark aligns itself with the statement by the European Union and the statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic countries. We would like to add some additional remarks in our national capacity. Chair, excellencies, distinguished delegates. The UN international law and the multilateral system are core elements supporting international peace and security. But they are under increased pressure and we must do our utmost to support and reinforce them, not least in light of recent developments within artificial intelligence, which can have serious implications for international peace and security. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for international security and its binding decisions must be complied with. It is discouraging that a number of members of the Security Council disregards the Council's decisions. The security situation in the Euro Atlantic region has deteriorated due to Russia's illegal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Denmark condemns in the strongest terms Russia's brutal actions with continuous attacks on civilians and civil infrastructure, and reaffirms our unweighed unwavering support for people of Ukraine and for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, is flagrantly violating international law and the UN Charter, of which it's supposed to be a custodian. We urge Russia to agree to a full, unconditional and immediate cease fire and engage in meaningful negotiations. Russia must end its senseless war against Ukraine as well as its hybrid attack against European countries. We will not be intimidated, but continue our steadfast support for Ukraine's inherent right to. defend itself. Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We urge Iran to resume its full and unconditional cooperation with the IAEA and adhere to its safeguards obligations and to the relevant security council resolutions which remain in force. We also urge the dprk to immediately end its unlawful nuclear and missile programmes which are in violation of numerous security council resolutions, and return to full compliance with the NPC as a non nuclear weapon state. DPRK's actions undermine the UN, the Security Council and the global arms control disarmament and non proliferation architecture. Denmark continues to be committed to a world without nuclear weapons and will support all genuine all genuine efforts to move in that direction. However, as long as nuclear weapons exist, NATO will remain a nuclear alliance. To further the NPC's goal of nuclear disarmament, we call on all nuclear weapon states to engage meaningfully in nuclear arms control and risk reduction. discussions and to adhere to the Hague code of conduct. We are particularly concerned about one recognized nuclear weapon state's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal, the lack of transparency and a recent instance of incomplete notification of a ballistic missile launch. Denmark supports the convention on cluster munitions goal to alleviate alleviate human suffering and the humanitarian impact of cluster munitions, and we've welcomed the Vientian Capital Action Plan to move us forward. In recent years, Denmark has increased its defense expenditures due to the current volatile security environment. But we have not done so at the expense of our development aid. Denmark continues to contribute 0.7% of GNI to official development assistance, and we urge others to do the same. Development creates job, economic growth, prosperity and stability. Chair, even as we face numerous challenges, there are positive developments. This includes the decision of the IAEA board to close the file on the Assad regime's nuclear program and the cooperation between Syria and the OPCW related to chemical weapons. Arms control, disarmament, and non proliferation agreements and bodies are most effective when they are multilateral and inclusive. That is sadly not the case in the conference of disarmament which is ineffective and lacks inclusivity. A large number of interested states, including Denmark, continue to be blocked from participating in the conference's work purely for political reasons. Denmark continues to support multilateral export control regimes, including nuclear suppliers group and the committee. They create transparency, predictability and help states to implement their nuclear nonproliferation obligations and, at the same time, enable the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. Denmark remains fully committed to arms control, disarmament and nonproliferation, and to working in the multilateral setting for the common good and for the safety and security of all. We encourage everyone to participate constructively in this work. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [53:27]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Denmark. Now, I give the plot to the distinguished representative representative of China.


China [53:43]:

当前 全球 安全形势 面临 复杂 严峻 的 挑战 霸权主义 强权政治 单边主义 严重 冲击 二战 后 国际 秩序。 中小 国家 的 主权 生存权 和 发展权 被 肆意 践踏 以 联合国 为 核心 的 国际 体系 以 联合国 宪章 宗旨 和 原则 为 基础 的 国际 关系 基本准则 遭遇 严重 冲击。 多边 军控 进程 处在 何去何从 的 十字路口 面对 世界 怎么 了 我们 怎么办 的 时代 之问 中国 始终 积极 推动。 构建 人类 命运 共同体 践行 全球 发展 倡议 全球 安全 倡议 全球 文明 倡议 全球 治理 倡议， 矢志不渝 做 动荡世界 中 的 和平 力量。 稳定 力量 进步 力量 对 本届 联大 议委 工作 中方 愿 提出 以下 主张 一是 坚持 真正 的 多边 主义 保持 和平 初 心。 多边 主义 是 全球 安全 治理 的 重要 基石 美国 执迷 于 绝对 战略 优势 每年 投入 近 千亿美元 用于 核力量 升级。 推动 金琼 反导 计划 针对 其他 核武器 国家 抵近 部署 战略 攻防 力量 持续 通过 核 共享 延伸 威慑 打造 核 联盟。 美方 的 有关 消极 行径 严重破坏 全球 和 地区 战略 稳定 损害 别国 安全 利益 推升 核对抗 和 核 冲突 风险。 美国 在 军控 和 防空 问题 上 奉行 双重标准 对 现行 多边 军控 机制 和 条约 体系 采取 实用主义 态度 不断 毁约 退群 这是 多边 军控 进程。 失速 国际 防扩散 体系 受损 的 根本原因。 国 践行 真正 的 多边 主义 不扩散 核武器 条约 是 国际 核 不扩散 和 核裁军 体系 的 基石 是 战后 国际 安全 架构 不可或缺 的 关键 支柱。 基于 全面禁止 核试验 条约 的 近 核式 国际 共识 不容 挑战 任何 歪曲 抹黑 中国 核政策 的 企图 都 不会 得逞。 二是 坚持 以史为鉴 反对 开 历史 倒车 今年 是 联合国 成立 八十一 周年 也 是 东京 审判 开庭 八十 周年。 当年。 日本 以 承认 军国主义 罪行 接受 联合国 宪章 全部内容 为 前提 加入 联合国。 但 日本 宪政权 否认 侵略 历史 美化。 侵略 罪行 对 二战 战犯 顶礼膜拜 同时 持续 强军 扩伍 加速 再 军事化 企图 抛弃 乌合三 原则。 已经 成为 威胁 地区 和平 稳定 的 突出 因素。 为 防止 日本 军国主义 死灰复燃 开罗宣言 博斯坦 公告 等 具有 国际法 效力 的 文件 明确。 明确规定 铲除 日本 军国主义 取消 军事 工业 摧毁 战争 力量 禁止 重新 武装 等 战败国 义务。 日本 投降书 明确 承诺 履行。 播散 公告。 日本 现职 高官 公然 发表 不设 禁忌 讨论 拥有 核武器 的 狂妄 言论 这 是 对 国际 核 不扩散 体系 的 严重 挑衅。 和 践踏。 日本 提出 删除 联合国 宪章 中 的 敌国 条款 是 其 披 着 国际 国家 正常化 外衣 挑战 战后 国际 秩序 的 最新 例证。 二战 的 惨痛教训 殷剑不远 忘记 历史 就 会 重蹈覆辙。 国际 社会 应 认真反思 任何 纵容 甚至 支持 日 日本 再 军事化 的 行为， 敦促 日本 深刻 反省 侵略 历史， 彻底 同 军国主义 切割， 彻底 放弃 再 军事化 图谋， 切实 履行 不 扩散 核武器 的 国际法 义务 三是 坚持 共商 共建 共享 完善 新兴 领域 全球 治理 中国 主张 发展 和平 正义 可靠 可控 的 军事。 人工智能 坚持 由 人 主导 确保 人类 是 最终 责任 主体 相关 武器 系统 处于 人类 控制 之下。 不 借助 人工智能 谋求 绝对 军事优势 反对 人工智能 军备竞赛 分级 管控 兼顾 安全 管控 技术 发展 及 和平利用。 包容 协商 支持 联合国 发挥 应有 作用 反对 搞 小圈子 治理 同盟 妨碍 国际交流 合作 近期 中国 发布 关于 数字 时代 全球 网络 治理 的。 立场 文件 倡导 尊重 数字 主权 强调 各国 有权 基于 本国 国情 自主 选择 包括 人工智能 在内 的 数字 技术 发展 路径。 美国 公然 宣布 在 外空 部署 武器 引发 各方 广泛 担忧 推进 外空 国际 治理 防止 外空 军备竞赛 刻不容缓 只有 尽快 在财谈会 谈判。 具有 法律 约束力 的 外空 军控 文书 才能 防止 外空 沦为 新 的 战场。 和平利用 科技 是 国际法 赋予 各国 不可 剥夺 的 权利， 对 平衡 发展 与 安全 实现 可 持续 发展 目标 至关重要。 促进 和平利用 国际 合作 决议 期待 各国 积极支持 并 参与 决议 后续 进程 谢谢 主席。


1st Committee · Chair [1:00:13]:

I thank the distinguished representative of China. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Belarus.


Belarus [1:00:28]:

Господин Председатель, во первых, позвольте поздравить вас с избранием на этот ответственный пост и заверить в полной поддержке со стороны делегации Республики. Беларусь. Господин Председатель, сегодня мир переживает один из наиболее сложных периодов со времен окончания холодной войны. Переформатирование глобального геополитического ландшафта сопровождается попытками силового доминирования, эскалации напряженности и усугубления вооруженных конфликтов в различных регионах мира. Беспрецедентными темпами растут военные расходы, в особенности на европейском континенте, который попал под каток тотальной милитаризации. Разрушаются механизмы разоружения, нераспространения и контроля над вооружениями, долгое время цементировавшие архитектуру региональной и международной безопасности. Одновременно появляются новые виды вооружений, технологии, в особенности искусственный интеллект, способны существенно изменить действующий баланс сил. В феврале этого года прекратил свое действие договор между россией и США о стратегических наступательных вооружениях. Впервые за десятилетия отсутствуют юридические обязательные ограничения на стратегические ядерные арсеналы двух крупнейших ядерных держав. Искренне надеемся, что утворюющийся правовой вакуум будет заполнен новым, эффективным и проверяемым согласием. соглашением. Гонка вооружений в современных условиях это путь на саморазрушение. Наращивание военных потенциалов не создает устойчивой безопасности. Это лишь повышает вероятность ошибочной оценки намерений, просчетов и неконтрольруемой эскалации, в особенности в условиях отсутствия устойчивых каналов коммуникации. В этой ситуации как никогда важен профессиональный и деполитизированный диалог, в первую очередь между военными экспертами, для снижения напряженности устоение озабоченности и предотвращение опасных военных инцидентов, как на глобальном, так и на региональном уровне. В данном контексте отмечаем неприходящую значимость регионального инструментария контроля над обычными вооружениями и мер у укрепления доверия и безопасности в европейском регионе и рассчитываем на восстановление его жизнеспособности. Договор о нераспространении ядерного оружия, несмотря на беспрецедентный уровень политизации последних двох обзорных конференций, продолжает оставаться краеугольным камнем глобального режима ядерного нераспространения и фундаментальным элементом всей системы международной безопасности. В складывающейся ситуации жизненно важно укреплять его основные элементы нераспространение, ядерное разоружение и мирное использование атомной энергии. Мы убеждены, что продвижение по статье шесть дня возможно только на основе соблюдения принципа равной и неделимой безопасности, учета законных интересов всех государств и последовательного восстановления доверия. Следует обеспечить благоприятный климат для диалога на данном треке, который мог бы снизить уровень эскалации и сформулировать дальнейшие конкретные кроки в сфере ядерного разоружения, обеспечив многосторонний характер этого процесса. Вступление в силу договора о всеобъемлющем запрещении ядерных испытаний, который отмечает в этом году 30 летний юбилей со дня подписания, способствовало бы укреплению режима нераспространения. Призываемый Призываем государства, которые еще не завершили необходимые внутригосударственные процедуры по ратификации, сделать это безотлагательным. Придаем большое значение деятельности МАГАТЭ по осуществлению гарантий нераспространения и подтверждаем свою открытость к продолжению активного и всестороннего взаимодействия с агентством. Беларусь также привержена обеспечению физической ядерной безопасности на самом высоком уровне. Вызовы и угрозы в виртуальном пространстве оказывают серьезное влияние на архитектуру глобальной безопасности. они способны затрагивать критическую инфраструктуру и, что особенно важно, объекты системы, имеющие отношение к стратегической стабильности. Всецело поддерживаем укрепление международной информационной безопасности процессы, направленные на выработку юридической юридически обязывающих норм регулирования в сфере МИП. Приветствуем деятельность глобального механизма по достижению в сфере информационно коммуникационных технологий в контексте международной безопасности. Выступаем за неукоснительное соблюдение принципов цифрового суверенитета и первостепенной роли государств членов в принятии решения этого органа. Конвенция о запрещении химического оружия является одним из ключевых инструментов международного разоружения и распространения. Необходимо повышать эффективность выполнения конвенции и не допускать политизацию деятельности Организации по запрещению химического оружия. В равной степени необходимо укреплять конвенцию о запрещении биологического и токсинного оружия. Беларусь выступает за дальнейшее развитие механизмов укрепления доверия, транспарентности, и разработку эффективного юридически обязывающего инструмента проверки соблюдения положений конвенции. Важно сохранять фокус и внимание вопросы предотвращения гонки вооружений в космическом пространстве. Разработка систем перехвата космического базирования создает дополнительные риски угрозы эскалации. В этом контексте поддерживаем российско китайский проект договора о предотвращении размещения оружия в космическом пространстве применения силы или угрозы силы в отношении космических объектов. а также инициативу о неразмещении оружия в космическом пространстве первыми. Резолюция Совета Безопасности ООН 15.40 продолжает оставаться уникальным инструментом, обеспечивающим комплексный подход к предотвращению распространения ОМУ средств его доставки и связанных с ними материалов и технологий и недопущения их попадания в руки террористов. Беларусь традиционно уделяет особое внимание проблемам, связанным с использованием достижений науки и технологий для создания новых видов оружия массового уничтожения. На наш взгляд, превентивные меры являются лучшим способом реагирования на новые риски и угрозы международному миру и безопасности на фоне совершенствования существующих систем вооружений в условиях бурного развития искусственной интеллекта и появления новых технологий, которые могут быть использованы как в мирных, так и военных целях. В этом году Беларусь вносит традиционный проект резолюции о запрещении разработки и производства новых видов оружия массового уничтожения и новых систем такого оружия. Доклад Конференции по разоружению. Проект документа носит превентивный характер и закрепляет положения об упрощении Конференции по разоружению с целью мониторинга ситуации связанные с созданием новых видов оружия массового уничтожения для выработки соответствующих рекомендаций. Документ зарегистрирован и открыт для соавторства на электронном портале EDelegate. Призываем все государства члены к поддержке резолюции. В заключение, господин председатель, хотели бы вновь акцентировать критическую значимость профессионального диалога при обсуждении вопросов международной безопасности, разоружения и контроля над вооружениями. Белорусская сторона готова к конструктивному взаимодействию со всеми государствами членами ООН на площадке Первого комитета в целях деэскалации напряженности, укрепления мира, безопасности и стабильности. Благодарю за внимание.


1st Committee · Chair [1:06:59]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Belarus Now I give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of Chile


Chile · Permanent Representative [1:07:07]:

Muchas gracias

Señor presidente.

Deseo en primer lugar felicitarlo a usted y a los miembros de la mesa por su elección para dirigir esta primera confección. Confiamos en que desarrollarán con éxito las tareas encomendadas. Cuente con todo nuestro apoyo. Quiero recordar algunas convicciones básicas de mi país en los temas que hoy nos convocan. Chile reafirma su compromiso con el desarme general y completo, así como con la no proliferación nuclear. Asimismo reiteramos nuestra condena absoluta al uso de armas biológicas y químicas, bajo cualquier circunstancia, y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con la universalización y plena implementación de la Convención sobre armas biológicas y la convención sobre armas químicas. Queremos enfatizar que el uso y la amenaza de uso de armas de destrucción masiva constituyen una abierta violación a la carta de las Naciones Unidas y al derecho internacional. De igual manera, reconocemos que el tráfico ilícito de armas pequeñas y ligeras, sus municiones, partes y componentes, representa una grave amenaza para la seguridad y el desarrollo de las naciones. Señor presidente, cada una de estas convicciones se sustenta en la adhesión de Chile al principio de la indivisibilidad de la seguridad internacional. Esto significa que todos los Estados sin consideración de su tamaño o poder, tienen la responsabilidad compartida de contribuir a la consolidación de un orden internacional basado en la cooperación y regulado por normas. En relación con las armas nucleares, nuestra posición histórica ha sido consistente. Tenemos la convicción de que la mera existencia de estas armas representa una amenaza para la humanidad. En esta línea, Chile manifiesta su rechazo pleno a las doctrinas de disuasión nuclear, incompatibles con los preceptos defendidos por el régimen de desarme y no proliferación. Esta posición tiene su manifestación concreta a nivel regional en el tratado de Tlatelolco, que estableció en 1967 la primera zona densamente poblada, libre de armas nucleares en América Latina y el Caribe. Para Chile, señor presidente, el TNP representa la piedra angular del régimen. Para nosotros es primordial alcanzar la universalización e implementación de sus tres pilares, esto es, desarme, no proliferación y uso pacífico de la energía nuclear. Nos asiste la convicción de que el trabajo y los avances alcanzados en el marco del TNP son acumulativos y que los compromisos asumidos están plenamente vigentes y son politicamente vinculantes. Sin perjuicio de que durante la conferencia de examen que tuvo lugar este año, no se ha haya adoptado un documento por consenso, consideramos que la vara para medir el éxito del TNP no está definida únicamente por dicha adopción cada cinco años. El compromiso de los Estados miembros, por seguir contribuyendo a la vigencia del régimen de desarrollo, debe transcender a las contingencias, sobre todo en un contexto mundial plagado de incertidumbres. Debemos ponderar de manera oportuna y realista los resultados de este tratado con características únicas, cercano a la universalidad. Por su parte, queremos hacer hincapié que en diciembre próximo celebraremos la primera conferencia de examen del tratado para la prohibición de las armas nucleares, lo que marcará un hito en los esfuerzos por avanzar hacia el fortalecimiento de la maquinaria de desarme. Deseamos destacar el compromiso de todos aquellos estados que han adherido a los preceptos del Tepan. Señor presidente, tenemos la convicción de que el tratado de prohibición completa de los ensayos nucleares, CTBT, constituye un pilar fundamental de la arquitectura internacional del desarme y la no proliferación. Por ello reiteramos la necesidad de una pronta entrada en vigor del CTBT e instamos a los estados individualizados en el anexo dos a acelerar el proceso de firma y ratificación. Asimismo, hacemos hincapié en que Chile atribuye importancia fundamental a la labor técnica desempeñada por la organización del tratado de provisión completa de los ensayos nucleares. Esto se manifiesta en las siete estaciones de vigilancia ubicadas en territorio chileno. En concordancia con esto, Chile ha desempeñado un activo papel en las instancias de la Comisión preparatoria de la Organización del tratado, así a la implementación del régimen de verificación establecido en dicho instrumento internacional. Deseamos aprovechar este espacio para reconocer el liderazgo de El Salvador en la puesta en marcha de la puesta en marcha del mecanismo global sobre el uso de las TIC en el contexto de la seguridad internacional. Esto representa un paso significativo para fortalecer la cooperación, el fomento de la confianza y el comportamiento responsable de los estados en el ciberespacio. Para finalizar, señor presidente, queremos manifestar que todos los estados aquí presentes debemos cumplir con las obligaciones que asumimos al ser parte de ONU, algo esencial para contribuir a la paz y la seguridad del planeta. Cuando navegamos por mares turbulentos y más de 65 conflictos armados en curso, debemos ratificar que la Carta de Naciones Unidas, lejos de ser un texto del pasado, sigue hoy viva y latiendo. La paz no es un estático orden que se hereda, sino una tarea que debe construirse, atenderse y fortalecerse de modo permanente y colectivo. Muchas gracias, señor presidente.


1st Committee · Chair [1:13:13]:

I thank the distinguished permanent representative of Chile. Now I give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of Republic of Korea.


Republic of Korea · Permanent Representative [1:13:26]:

Thank you, Mr. Chair. At the outset, I would like to congratulate you on the assumption of the chairmanship of the first committee. I assure you and the bureau of my delegation's full support. Mr. Chair, persistent armed conflicts, including in Ukraine and the Middle East, continue to endanger countries lives while emerging technologies are rapidly transported transforming the nature of warfare. These challenges remind us of the important responsibility entrusted to this forum to advance disarmament and international security. Mr. Chair, the Republic of Korea remains unwavering in its commitment to the treaty on the non proliferation of nuclear weapons. At the time when the regime faces grave and growing challenges. Preserving its integrity and strengthening its implementation are more important than ever. Against this backdrop, it is deeply regretful that this year's MPT review conference was unable to reach consensus on our final documents. Nevertheless, we welcome the progress made on common language regarding engagement and dialogue and on voluntary measures to prevent miscalculation, misperception, and miscommunication. The challenges facing the NPT regime are particularly acute on the Korean peninsula. The TPRK's continued development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, in violation of its international obligation, poses a grave threat not only to peace and security, on the Korean peninsula and beyond, but also to the global non proliferation regime. We also express our serious concern over the continued military cooperation between the DPRK and the Russian Federation in violation of multiple Security Council resolutions, which must cease without delay. As my government has emphasized on numerous occasions, we call upon the the DPRK to return to full compliance with the NPT and relevant Security Council resolutions. And to respond positively to our sincere efforts to. resume dialogue. The Republic Korea will continue to work closely with the international community toward the complete denuclearization of and lasting peace on the Korean peninsula. On September 21st, a landmine explosion in the demilitarized zone injured three ROK soldiers, a joint on site investigation by ROK military and the UN United Nations Command, supported by forensic analysis, confirmed that the explosion was caused by a landmine deliberately planted by DPRK forces. south of the military demarcation line. This constitute a clear violation of the Korean Army's peace agreement. We urge the DPRK to cease such escalatory actions open apology and take responsible responsible measures. At the same time, we also call on the DPRK to engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation of tensions and restore trust on Korean peninsula. On the Iranian nuclear issue, we also reaffirm our commitment to a peaceful and diplomatic resolution. We continue to support constructive engagement while upholding the integrity of global non-profit reparation regime. Mr. Chair, over the past year, we have also seen encouraging progress in discussions on the nexus between new and emerging technologies and international peace and security. On artificial intelligence, having convened a high level open debate on this issue, during our Security Council presidency in September last year, we welcomed the continuous of these importance discussions in council, including the recent briefing held on the French presidency. In the first committee, position to resolution 858, an informal exchange on AI in the military domain was successfully convened in Geneva last June, with active participation by member states and a wide range of stakeholders. Building on these discussions, the Republic Korea, together with the Netherlands, and once again, will once again table a follow up resolution aimed at a more structured dialogue over the next two years with a focused agenda. We encourage all member states to support these efforts and warmly invite them to join us as co sponsors. On little autonomous weapon system, we welcome the adoption of the final report of the group of governmental experts and commander chair of his leadership. We will continue to engage actively in future discussions. On ICT security, we also welcome the launch of the global mechanism and the successful convening of each first substantive plenary session. We'll spare no helpers in contributing to the global mechanism and to advancing responsible state behavior in cyberspace. Mr. Chair, as this development demonstrates, even amid today's challenge, challenging security environment, multilateral efforts can continue to yield meaningful progress. We are confident that through sustained engagement and a shared sense of responsibility, this committee can build on the progress in the year ahead. Under your able leadership, the Republic Korea will continue to contribute constructively to advancing our common objective. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [1:19:44]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Republic of Korea. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.


Algeria [1:19:56]:

Mr. Chair, once again, congratulations to you and bureau members. My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered yesterday, respectively on behalf of the African and Arab groups. Algeria, reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the non proliferation treaty as the cornerstone of the nuclear disarmament and non proliferation regime. Yet, we remain deeply concerned by the growing threat posed by nuclear weapons. For the first time since the end of the Cold War, the global nuclear stockpiles is expected to grow again. A new and more modern warheads and enter arsenal faster than retired ones are dismantled. This trend must stop. We call for an end to the nuclear arms race. We view with deep concern the expansion of the so called nuclear umbrella arrangements, and urge all states to reject nuclear deterrence and reliance on nuclear weapons. We also unequivocally condemn any threat to use nuclear weapons. Any use of nuclear weapons would carry catastrophic humanitarian consequences and violate international law. In Gaza, bombardment since October 20th 2023 are estimated to equal 15 Hiroshima atomic bombs. We condemn once again, and in the strongest terms, these devastating attacks on the Palestinian people. Mr. Chair, the complete elimination of nuclear weapons is not optional. It is the only guarantee against their use. We fully support the TPNW, now backed by a UN majority of parties and signatories. as a milestone for nuclear disarmament. The treaty represents the strongest legal rejection of nuclear weapons. Every new signature strength strengthenings, strengthens it. Every new ratification reinforces the global norm against these weapons. Mr. Chair, the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones represents a decisive step toward complete elimination. The African nuclear weapon free zone embodies our continent's steadfast commitment to this noble objective. From this perspective, we stress the vital importance of establishing a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. As vice president of the 11th review conference, Algeria comments one more time Ambassador Do of Vietnam for his tireless efforts and leadership. We deeply regret that despite these efforts, the conference failed for the third consecutive time to achieve consensus on. a substantive outcome. Furthermore, we must effectively implement the pillar of cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy and support non nuclear weapon states in their exercising their inalienable rights to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. We unequivocally condemn all attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities subject to the IAEA safeguards. Such attacks endanger endanger nuclear safety. They threaten nuclear security and they undermine the non proliferation regime itself. We commend Kazakhstan and Kiribati for their recent efforts to address the continuing harm caused by the use and testing of nuclear weapons, while emphasizing that much more remains to be done in this area. We welcome the convening of the inaugural international meeting on victim assistance and environmental remediation last month. And we look forward to the recommendations of this meeting. Mr. Chair, having served as vice chair of the ninth BMS under the leadership of Ambassador Larsen of Australia, we welcome its outcome and remain committed to implementing the program of action to prevent combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons, as well as its international tracing instruments. Algeria attaches the utmost importance to keeping outer space free from an arms race, ensuring its use remains focused exclusively on peaceful purposes for the benefit of all humanity. We emphasize the urgent need to revitalize the conference on disarmaments negotiating mandates. We deplore the UN disarmament commission's failure to achieve substantive outcomes this year. A stark reflection of the ongoing paralysis within the multilateral disarmament machinery. Mr. Chair, giving the strategic importance of the Mediterranean to Algeria, we have submitted once again our draft annual resolution, strengthening security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region. We invite everyone to co-sponsor it and come counts on the traditional overwhelming support of member states. In conclusion, Algeria reaffirms its steadfast commitment to working constructively to advance the objectives of disarmament and strengthening international peace and security. The full version of the statement will be posted online and I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [1:25:30]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of South Africa.


South Africa [1:25:41]:

Chairperson, South Africa aligns with the statements delivered on behalf of the African Group and the new agenda coalition. Chairperson, we meet at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, growing uncertainty and increasing risks to international peace and security. South Africa remains convinced that multilateralism, international law and collective security provide the only sustainable foundation for addressing shared security challenges. The continued existence modern modernization and expansion of nuclear arsenals, coupled with doctrines that rely on nuclear deterrence, pose an unacceptable risk to humanity. Our view remains that the increased emphasis on nuclear weapons in managing some states security is incompatible with the broader approach to the non proliferation regime, and undermines international security for all. The third consecutive failure of the review conference of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, the NPT, to agree on an outcome is of serious concern, but should not diminish the importance of the treaty nor weaken the resolve of the balanced and full implementation of its three mutually reinforcing pillars. Regrettably, nuclear weapons states have failed to make meaningful progress towards fulfilling the nuclear disarmament obligations and commitments. And there have also been continued attempts to roll back, reinterpret or dilute these commitments. It is necessary for nuclear weapons states to urgently fulfil their unequivocal commitment to the total elimination of the nuclear arsenals in a transparent, irreversible and verifiable manner. Chairperson, South Africa reaffirms the reaffirms the right of states parties to participate in the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials, and scientific and technological information on the peaceful uses. of nuclear energy. We remain concerned over military attacks on nuclear facilities and sites under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards and devoted to peaceful purposes. Such acts are a violation of the UN Charter and international law, which is affirmed in general conference resolutions 444 of 1985 and 3533 of 1990, but also contravened the object and purpose of the NPT. Chairperson, South Africa recalls that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, the TPNW, emerged from the humanitarian initiative's recognition. of the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapon use, and places emphasis on the global effort to eliminate nuclear weapons, thereby advancing nuclear disarmament in complementary to the NPT. South Africa welcomes the TPNW's growing membership to 101 states and encourages states that have not yet ratified it to do so, and to participate in the review conference in December this year. We call for concerted efforts for the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the CTBT, and we call on all annexed two states that have yet to take the requisite steps to sign and ratify the treaty and to do so without further delay and preconditions. As a state party to the African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty, the Pelendaba Treaty, South Africa reiterates the critical role played by nuclear weapon free zones in safeguarding states against the scourge of nuclear weapons, enhancing regional and global peace and security, as well as contributing to nuclear disarmament and nuclear nonproliferation efforts. In this regard, we underscore the validity and the imperative to fully implement the resolution of the 1995 NPT review and extension conference on the establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East. We call upon Israel to participate in the conference on the establishment of the nuclear weapon free, zone in the Middle East to join the NPT as a non nuclear weapon state, and to place its nuclear materials and facilities under IAEA comprehensive safeguards. Chairperson, South Africa, looks forward to the 2027 meeting of the states of states on the global framework for through life conventional ammunition as an important opportunity to advance the implementation of the framework and to strengthen collective efforts towards effective conventional ammunition management. South Africa also welcomes the convening of the 9th Biennial Meeting of States, on the program of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, and the international tracing instrument. We will continue to advance its outcomes through the annual Omni omnibus resolution for which South Africa, Colombia, and Japan serve as copain holders. Chairperson, we regret the conference on this armament's decades long failure to agree on a program of work and that the disarmament commission could not formally conclude its work due to a disagreement on its agenda. In an age of heightened geopolitical tension, we need to do better to strengthen disarmament machinery for the sake of current and future generations. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [1:31:18]:

I thank the distributed representative of South Africa. Now I give the floor to the distributed representative of Nicaragua.


Nicaragua [1:31:27]:

Señor Presidente, los felicitamos a usted y a los miembros del Bureau por su elección pueden contar con la plena disposición de Nicaragua para contribuir constructivamente. a los trabajos de esta comisión. Nicaragua se asocia la intervención pronunciada por Uruguay en nombre de la comunidad de estados latinoamericanos y caribeños. Señor presidente, a menos de cuatro años del plazo de la agenda 2030, recursos indispensables para el desarrollo, la salud, la educación y la erradicación de la pobreza son absorbidos por una creciente carrera armamentista. Nicaragua, país de paz, reafirma que la paz sostenible solamente puede alcanzarse mediante el respeto a la carta de las Naciones Unidas, la igualdad soberana, la no injerencia, la solución pacífica de las controversias y el respeto a las legítimas preocupaciones de seguridad de todos los estados. Señor presidente, la eliminación total de las armas nucleares continúa siendo la más alta prioridad en materia de desarme. Nicaragua reafirma su compromiso con un mundo libre de armas nucleares y con la plena implementación y universalización del tratado sobre la prohibición de las armas nucleares del cual nuestro país es estado parte. Saludamos la próxima primera conferencia de examen de los estados parte en dicho tratado. Confiamos en que fortalezca su implementación y universalización y reafirme que la única garantía efectiva contra el uso o amenaza de uso de las armas nucleares es su eliminación total. Agradecemos a su excelencia, Dohong Viet, embajador de Vietnam y presidente de la 9.ª Conferencia de Examen del TNP, por sus esfuerzos para alcanzar un resultado consensuado entre los estados parte. La conclusión de la conferencia, sin un documento final, debe motivarnos a continuar demostrando voluntad política para cumplir de manera equilibrada y sin selectividad los tres pilares del tratado. Desarme nuclear no proliferación y uso pacífico de la energía nuclear. Nicaragua reafirma el derecho inalienable de todos los estados a utilizar la energía nuclear con fines pacíficos. Rechazamos las medidas coercitivas unilaterales y toda restricción discriminatoria que obstaculiza obstaculice el acceso de los países en desarrollo a tecnología nucleares para fines pacíficos. Expresamos preocupación ante ataques o amenazas contra instalaciones nucleares destinadas a fines pacíficos. Señor presidente, como estado parte del tratado de Tlatelolco, reafirmamos el valor histórico de América Latina y el Caribe como la primera región densamente poblada del mundo libre de armas nucleares. Junto con la proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como zona de paz, constituye un patrimonio que debe ser respetado. Rechazamos toda acción que contribuya a la militarización de nuestra región, así como cualquier amenaza o uso de la fuerza que comprometa la soberanía, independencia, integridad territorial y paz de todos los estados de América Latina y el Caribe. Reiteramos la urgente necesidad de establecer una zona libre de armas nucleares y otras armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Medio, como contribución concreta a la paz y seguridad de los pueblos de la región. Señor presidente, el espacio ultraterrestre debe preservarse para fines pacíficos. Nicaragua apoya el derecho de todos los estados a utilizarlo en igualdad de condiciones y considera urgente avanzar hacia un instrumento jurídicamente vinculante que prevenga, una carrera armamentista y prohíba el emplazamiento de armas en el espacio ultraterrestre. Los avances científicos y tecnológicos plantean nuevos desafíos. Debemos evitar que la inteligencia artificial los sistemas cada vez más autónomos y otras tecnologías emergentes reduzcan el control humano sobre decisiones relacionados con el uso de la fuerza o profundicen una carrera tecnológica militar. En materia de armas pequeñas, y ligeras, Nicaragua continúa comprometida con la prevención, combate y erradicación de su tráfico ilícito. Señor presidente, Nicaragua saluda el inicio de los trabajos del mecanismo global sobre las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones en el contexto de la seguridad internacional. Consideramos fundamental preservar su carácter intergubernamental la participación de todos los estados en condiciones de igualdad, el consenso como fundamento de sus trabajos y una representación geográfica justa. La asistencia y creación de capacidades deben responder las necesidades de los países en desarrollo sin condicionalidades políticas. La humanidad debe evitar la confrontación, la creación de nuevos bloques militares y nuevas carreras armamentistas. Necesitamos diálogo, cooperación y un multilateralismo genuino donde todos los estados participen en igualdad y la seguridad internacional no sea utilizada para justificar presión, coerción, injerencia o agresión. Nicaragua continuará trabajando por un desarme general y completo por la eliminación definitiva de las armas nucleares y por un orden internacional basado en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, la igualdad soberana, la solidaridad y la cooperación entre los pueblos. Señor presidente, Nicaragua considera que se debe garantizar a todos los estados el espacio necesario para expresar sus posiciones y participar de manera sustantiva en sus deliberaciones. En una comisión que aborda asuntos de tanta trascendencia para la paz y la seguridad internacional, debemos proteger los espacios de diálogo y asegurar que todas las voces sean escuchadas. Las dificultades financieras de la organización no deben convertirse en una justificación para reducir el tiempo del que disponen los estados para pronunciarse ni resolverse a costa de la participación de las delegaciones. Si es necesario realizar ajustes, estos deben comenzar por las estructuras administrativas administrativas y el funcionamiento interno de la organización procurando un uso más eficiente de sus recursos. El sistema debe estar al servicio de los estados miembros y facilitar el ejercicio de sus responsabilidades. preservar esa función debe ser una prioridad en cualquier proceso de ajuste. Para finalizar, Nicaragua llama a seguir evaluando los tiempos de intervención y a procurar acuerdos que cuenten con el consenso de los estados miembros sin menoscabar su. sus espacios de participación. Muchas gracias.


Zimbabwe [1:38:00]:

Thank you, Chair. Allow me to congratulate you, ambassador, and members of your bureau on your election to lead the work of the first committee during the 81st session of the general assembly. You may count on Zimbabwe's full support and constructive engagement. Zimbabwe aligns its itself with the statement delivered by the permanent representative of Namibia, Ambassador Pendapala Andreas Nanda, on behalf of the African group, I will make a few additional remarks in a national capacity. Che, the international security environment is increasingly marked by geopolitical tensions, deepening mistrust and a worrying retreat from long standing disarmament commitments. These trends have heightened global insecurity and increased the risks posed by weapons of mass destruction and the excessive accumulation of. conventional arms. Against this backdrop, Zimbabwe calls upon all states to renew the political will necessary to advance general and complete disarmament. We also support the early convening of the fourth special session of the general assembly devoted to disarmament. SSOD4. Chair Zimbabwe commends Vietnam for its leadership as president of the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We regret that the conference concluded without, a consensus outcome document for the third consecutive time. This setback should galvanize renewed efforts towards nuclear disarmament and the balanced implementation of all. three pillars of the treaty. We also look forward to the first review conference of the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons under the presidency of South Africa, as an important milestone towards a world free of nuclear weapons. As 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty, the Zimbabwe calls upon the remaining annexed two states to sign and ratify the treaty without further delay or preconditions. Distinguished delegates, they illicit trade in small arms and light weapons continues to fuel conflict, organized crime and armed violence. Addressing this challenge will remain a priority for Zimbabwe as we prepare to assume our seats on the Security Council for the 2027 2028 term, including through our continued advancement of the African unions silencing the guns initiative. Alongside these conventional security challenges, developments in the digital domain also demand international attention. Zimbabwe welcomes the successful conclusion of the open ended working group on security of and in the use of ICTs and the consensus adoption of its final report. We are encouraged by the establishment of a single track, permanent and inclusive global mechanism. distinguished delegates. The growing integration of artificial intelligence into weapon systems raises serious legal, ethical, and security concerns. Zimbabwe maintains that decisions over life and death must never be delegated entirely to machines or algorithms. We therefore support binding international legal instruments to regulate autonomous weapons systems. Zimbabwe reaffirms that outer space must be used exclusively for purposeful for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all humankind. The placement of any type of weapons in outer space must never be contemplated as it would pose a great a grave threat to humanity's shared future. Excellencies, responding effectively to this challenges also requires investment in knowledge, expertise, and institutional capacity. Zimbabwe therefore calls for strengthened training and capacity building programs, including through the United Nations disarmament machinery, particularly for developing countries. In conclusion, Che Zimbabwe remains committed to constructive engagement throughout this session. We wish you and your bureau every success as you guide our collective efforts towards a safer and more secure world. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [1:42:48]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Zimbabwe. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Poland.


Poland [1:43:00]:

Mr. Chair, distinguished delegates, let me begin by congratulating you and other members of the bureau for the election, and wish you best of luck in guiding our efforts in the upcoming weeks. Poland associates itself with a statement delivered by the European Union. In addition, my delegation would like to address several issues in its national capacity. capacity. Poland reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international peace and security, the preservation of the global non proliferation architecture, and the defense of the rules based international order. Like other countries in the region, Poland continues to bear the heavy consequences of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. Unfortunately, since last year's session, the security situation has only deteriorated. Russia relentlessly continues its unjustified illegal and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. It has also intensified its hostile campaign below the threshold of kinetic war by violating airspace, conducting acts of subversion and sabotage, and launching cyber attacks targeting European countries. This full scale law directly violates international law, the fundamental principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and human rights. Russia's actions have severely undermined decades of progress in arms control and disarmament. We strongly condemn these actions and urge Russia to end its war immediately. Mr. Chair, Poland believes that the Russian Federation's increasing the aggressive nuclear posture should be a matter of deep concern for the entire international community. Meanwhile, Russia has decided to continue using its nuclear capabilities as an instrument of coercion. repeated nuclear threats, changes to its nuclear doctrine, nuclear exercises, the deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus, and the development of dual capable systems are deeply alarming. They go directly against the spirit of Article six of the NPT and undermine global strategic stability, drastically increasing the risk of miscalculation. Poland calls on all member states to unequivocally reject nuclear coercion and condemn Russia's reckless policy. Mr. Chair Poland regrets that the 2026 NPT review conference was unable to reach consensus on a substantive final document. However, this must not undermine our collective efforts to preserve dialogue. Ensuring that all states comply with their obligations is essential for the integrity of the NPT. On a related matter, Poland strongly condemns the reported repeated use of chemical weapons by Russian forces in Ukraine. The use of riot control agents constitutes a clear violation of the chemical weapons convention that should not be left without consequence. consequences. Therefore, we urge the OPCW to continue its vital work in holding perpetrators accountable. To uphold the CWC, the international community must demonstrate zero tolerance for chemical weapons use. At the same time, Poland welcomes the cooperation of the Syrian authorities with the OPCW to fully dismantle the chemical weapons program developed by the Assad regime. as well as to investigate past uses. These developments underscore the irreplaceable role of the OPCW and the CWC. And as in previous years, Poland will table a draft resolution on the implementation of the Convention. Mr. Chair, the global non-proliferation regime faces severe challenges. Poland remains deeply concerned by the continued advancement of nuclear and missile programs in the DPRK, which violate UN Security Council resolutions and threaten global stability. Developments in the Middle East likewise underscore the urgent need for vigilance against further proliferation. finally, Poland joins other states in expressing concern over the lack of transparency regarding China's nuclear weapons arsenal buildup. We encourage China to engage in meaningful dialogue leading to risk reduction and to follow the example of other P5 states by voluntarily committing to a moratorium on fissile material production. Poland wishes to underscore the significance of the CCW and its protocols as an integral part of international humanitarian law. The Russian war against Ukraine has vividly demonstrated the grave consequences that irresponsible and indiscriminate use of conventional weapons bring to civilian populations. We firmly believe that CCW remains a key instrument for protecting civilians in armed conflicts. Poland remains committed to ensuring that the convention continues to serve as a platform reconciling the development of defense capabilities with the fundamental obligation to protect human life. We look forward to supporting all efforts towards a successful outcome at the CCW seventh review conference in November. Mr. Chair, Poland stands ready to work with all member states to uphold peace and security in these difficult times. There is no alternative to international cooperation, as the threats we face today are deeply interconnected. We must defend the institutions and treaties that have safeguarded humanity for decades. We must reject aggression, resist coercion, and recommit to the values that unite us.


1st Committee · Chair [1:48:17]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Poland. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mauritania.


Mauritania [1:48:30]:

شكرا سيد الرئيس. السيد الرئيس السفير لوك بهادور مندوب. الدائم الموقر لنيبال، أود في البداية أن أتقدم لكم بخالص التهنئة بمناسبة انتخابكم لرئاسة اللجنة الأولى في الدورة الحالية. كما أتقدم بالتهاني لهيئة مكتبكم الموقر وكونوا واثقين من دعم بلادي المطلق. يؤيد وفد بلادي البيانات التي أدلى بها ممثلو المجموعة الإفريقية المجموعة العربية وحركة عدم الانحياز. وأود بصفتي الوطني الوطنية أن أدلي بالملاحظات التالية. تنعقد أعمال دورتنا هذه في ظل وضع دولي بالغ التعقيد يطبعه عدم اليقين والتآكل المستمر في منظومات الأمن الجماعي، والفشل المتواصل لمؤتمرات مراجعة معاهدة عدم الانتشار النووي، مما يزيد من الأعباء الملقاة على هيئتنا الموقرة بوصفها الهيئة التداولية الوحيدة ذات العضوية العالمية وذات الاختصاص، في مسائل الأمن ونزع السلاح والسلام في العالم. السيد الرئيس لقد أدانت بلادي وبشدة حرب الإبادة الإسرائيلية في قطاع غزة والتي حصدت نحو 75 ألف شهيد، وأكدت من 190 ألف جريح أغلبهم من النساء والأطفال، ودمرت مدنا بكاملها وتوسعت لتشمل المنطقة بكاملها. وخرقت خرقت فيها سلطة الاحتلال السيادة الوطنية في لبنان وسوريا وقطر. وتأمل حكومة بلادي أن يؤدي وقف إطلاق النار في غزة الذي تم التوصل إليه منذ عام تقريبا إلى إنهاء دائم للحرب على الشعب الفلسطيني. ورفع معاناته الإنسانية بشكل نهائي. كما نضمن جهود الوساطة الدولية والإقليمية المتواصلة ونتطلع إلى أن يتم استئناف المسار السياسي الهادف إلى إقامة الدولة الفلسطينية المستقلة. على حدود عام ألف وتسعمائة وسبعة وستين وعاصمة القدس الشرقية وفقا للقرا قرارات الشرعية الدولية. بما يضمن تحقيق العدالة والأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة. كما نعبر عن تأسفنا إزاء القيود التي لازالت زالت تواجه المشاركة الفاعلة للسلطة الفلسطينية في اجتماعات ومداولات الأمم المتحدة. وهو ما حال دون مشاركة فخامة الرئيس محمود عباس في الأسبوع رفيع المستوى للدورة الحالية للجمعية العامة. للأمم المتحدة. السيد الرئيس تؤمن بلاد موريتانيا بالمقدرات اللامحدودة التي يمنحها العمل متعدد الأطراف من أجل ضمان الأمن والسلام في العالم وتحقيق التنمية. والرفاهي للبشرية ولا شك أننا جميعا ندرك حجم التحديات التي يواجهها عالمنا اليوم بدءا بالآثار الكارثية للتغيرات المناخية، الجوائح والأمراض الفتاكة، وهو ما يقتضي في نظرنا تركيز الجهود على محاربة هذه الأخطار بدل ما يبدو أه أه بدل محاربة بعضنا البعض. ورغم ذلك فإن السباق التسلحي لا يتوقف وهو ما يؤكده التصاعد الجنوني في أرقام. الإنفاق العسكري وهو إنفاق ظل يتزايد باضطراد على ضوء الاستقطاب المثير للقلق الذي يعرفه عالمنا اليوم. ومع ذلك فإن بلاد موريتانيا ستظل تؤمن بأولوية الإنفاق. على التنمية ومحاربة الفقر والتغيرات المناخية بدل ما يبدو سباقا محموما نحو فناء النوع البشري. إن موريتانيا وهي إذ تعبر عن خيبة أملها إزاء الإخفاق المتواصل. في تحقيق تقدم ملموس في مجال نزع السلاح النووي وتحقيق عالمية معاهدة عدم الانتشار النووي. وهو ما تأكد من خلال فشل مؤتمر المراجعة للمرة الثالثة على التوالي في التوصل لوثيقة ختامية شاملة تعكس الالتزام المتجدد لدول الأطراف بأهداف المعاهدة تؤكد مجددا على التزامها التام بأحكام المعاهدة وركائزها الثلاث. إن بلادي تعتز بمصادقة. مصادقتها على اتفاقية بيلندابا المنشية لمنطقة منطقة خالية من الأسلحة النووية بإفريقيا والتزامها المتواصل بالمساعي الرامية إلى إنشاء منطقة الشرق أوسط خالية من الأسلحة النووية وأسلحة دمار شامل أخرى. ونذمن في هذا الإطار نذمن التقدم المحرز في الدورات الست السابقة لمؤتمر إنشاء المنطقة المذكورة. ونعتز بترأسنا للدورة الخامسة من المؤتمر ونتطلع لنجاح الدورة السابعة الحالية للمؤتمر تحت رئاسة سلطنة عمان الشقيقة. ونلتزم بالعمل مع دول الأطراف ومع الأمم المتحدة من أجل إنط إنشاء منطقة شرق أوسط خالية من الأسلحة النووية وأسلحة الدمار الشامل الأخرى. تمشيا مع قرار مؤتمر الأطراف لاستعراض وتمديد معاهدة عدم الانتشار لعام 1995. وندعو في هذا الإطار جميع الدول إلى المشاركة الفعالة في أشغال المؤتمر. كما ندعو الأطراف الشرق أوسطية المتأخرة عن ركب الالتزام النووي وتحديدا إسرائيل إلى الالتحاق بالمؤتمر والانضمام إلى معاهدة عدم الانتشار النووي والالتزام بنظام الضمانات الشاملة للوكالة. الدولية للطاقة الذرية. سيد الرئيس إن موريتانيا وفي إطار جهودها لمحاربة الإرهاب والجريمة المنظمة ومكافحة بؤر التوتر على المستوى الإقليمي والعالمي تنظر بكثير من الاهتمام إلى المواضيع الملفات. المواضيع التي تناقشها اللجنة. ففيما يتعلق بالأسلحة التقليدية وبالنظر للعلاقة الوطيدة بين انتعاش الجماعات الإرهابية وجماعات التهريب والجريمة المنظمة وسهولة الحصول على الأسلحة الصغيرة والخفيفة فإن بلادي تعول. كثيرا على عمل منظومة منظومة الأمم المتحدة وخصوصا برنامج عمل الأمم المتحدة لمكافحة التجارة غير المشروع أه في أسلحة صغيرة وخفيفة. وذلك في جهودنا الوطنية الرامية إلى محاربة هذه الظواهر ومكافحة. بؤر التوتر الناجمة عنها في منطقة الساحل الإفريقي والقارة الإفريقية عموما. ونؤكد أنه ورغم الأهمية القصوى أمنيا وإنسانيا لمحاربة انتشار الأسلحة الصغيرة والخفيفة لدورها في إطلاق. شرارة النزاعات وتوطينها. فإنه لا ينبغي تحت أي ظرف التقيد على حق الدول الأصيل في الإتجار المشروع في الأسلحة التقليدية بوص بوصفه قرارا سياديا. يعززه حق الدفاع المشروع على النفس كما هو مقرر في المادة 51 من ميثاق الأمم المتحدة. أما فيما يتعلق بالأمن السيبراني فترحب بلادي باعتماد التقرير النهائي لمجموعة العمل المفتوح العضوي للأمن السيبراني في يوليو 2025 وتأسيسه للانتقال للآلية العالمية للتعامل مع هذا المجال الحيوي تحت مظلة الأمم المتحدة، من أجل تعزيز قدرات الدول أمام المخاطر التخريبية اللامحدودة التي يمكن أن تنتج عن. الإستخدام الإجرامي لهذه الوسائل. ونرحب بالتقدم والعمل الهام الذي أحرزته الآلية العالمية المعنية بالتطورات في مجال التكنولوجيا. أما فيما يتعلق بالفضاء الخارجي فتؤمن بلاده بأهمية وحساسية المجال وبالتالي بضرورة تحيين الاتفاقيات الدولية الناظمة للاستخدام السلمي للفضاء الخارجي. وحماية حق الدول غير القابلة للتصرف في استخدام الفضاء للأغراض السلمية والإسراع بالتواصل للصك الدولي. جديد ملزم قانونا من شأنه حظر وضع أسلحتهم في الفضاء الخارجي. وفي الختام.


1st Committee · Chair [1:55:39]:

Distinguished representative of Mauritania for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Canada.


Canada [1:55:50]:

A full version of this statement has been submitted for publication. Thank you, Chair. Canada is pleased to have you presiding over our deliberations, and you have our full support. Another year has passed with the multilateral disarmament, arms control, and non proliferation system remaining under severe strain, weakened by both neglect and deliberate efforts to undermine it. Respect for the UN charter and international law continues to erode. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, supported by Iran and the DPRK, and the conflicts in the Middle East, Sudan, and elsewhere, challenge the most fundamental principles of the international order, including the prohibition against the use of force, the territory, territorial integrity of states, respect for international humanitarian law, and freedom of navigation. The DPRK persists in violating its obligations under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty and multiple Security Council resolutions through its unlawful nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles programs. Iran's non compliance with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, the expansion of nuclear arsenals by some nuclear armed states, reckless nuclear rhetoric, and the lack of progress in nuclear disarmament put into question the international system, the multilateral system that the international community created to rein in the threat of nuclear annihilation during and after the Cold War. Numerous arms control and disarmament agreements have been abandoned, weakened, or inadequately implemented. Meanwhile, the international community has struggled to respond to emerging security challenges. The weaponization of outer space, the military applications of artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, quantum, technologies, autonomous weapon systems, and drones are reshaping the nature of conflict. Rapid advances in the life sciences amplified by AI raise the prospect of new biological and chemical weapons threats in the hands of both state and non state actors. A renewed arms competition is underway in the conventional domain, while key humanitarian disarmament instruments face pressures. De nombreuses conférences d'examen et instances multilatérales servent désormais davantage à réitérer des positions bien établies qu'à renforcer la mise en œuvre et à obtenir des résultats concrets. Depuis des décennies, les progrès se font attendre à la Conférence du désarmement. Le recours abusif aux procédures de consensus pour bloquer les travaux de fond, conjugué aux efforts visant à marginaliser marginaliser les États observateurs et la société civile, mine la confiance dans nos institutions et profite à ceux qui cherchent à se soustraire aux obligations et aux contraintes imposées par le droit international et le régime de désarmement. Même la première commission, où abonde les résolutions qui sont simplement reconduites d'année en année, peine peinent de plus en plus à répondre aux défis de sécurité actuels. Monsieur le Président, nous devons faire face à cette réalité avec lucidité, sans pour autant conclure à l'échec de multilatéralisme. Le Canada rejette l'idée que, dans un contexte de sécurité de plus en plus complexe, il soit justifié de reporter, d'affaiblir ou de remettre en cause. les engagements en matière de désarmement, de contrôle des armements et de non prolifération. Bien au contraire, les défis auxquels nous sommes confrontés aujourd'hui rendent ces efforts plus nécessaires que jamais. Pendant la guerre froide, d'importants accords concernant les armes biologiques, chimiques, nucléaires et classiques ont été conclus alors que les tensions internationales étaient à leur comble. Les développements récents montrent qu'il demeure possible de réaliser des progrès concrets lorsque la volonté politique, les ressources et les efforts diplomatiques soutenus sont au rendez-vous. Le traité d'interdiction complète des essais nucléaires a favorisé l'émergence d'une norme solide contre les essais nucléaires. Le fait que la Syrie respecte de nouveau ses obligations en matière de garantie de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie atomique, d'une part, et poursuit ses efforts pour éliminer les vestiges de son programme d'armes chimiques, d'autre part, montre que les normes et les institutions internationales peuvent encore donner des résultats concrets aujourd'hui. Le traité sur le commerce des armes, la Convention d'Ottawa et la Convention d'Oslo continue de mettre l'accent sur la mise en œuvre et de faire ressortir l'importance de la coopération entre les États parties, les organisations de la société civile et les autres parties prenantes. These developments underscore a simple truth.

The system can work. Its institutions, treaties, and norms continue to provide an indispensable foundation for international peace and security. What they require is renewed commitment. In this regard, Canada supports efforts to strengthen the biological weapons convention and calls for multilateral nuclear stability talks, nuclear risk reduction, nuclear disarmament verification, and the universalization of the NPT, the CTBT, the Arms Trade Treaty, the Ottawa Convention, and the Oslo Convention. Canada also calls for enhanced and urgent efforts to regulate new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, advances in biotechnology, biotechnologies, cyber, quantum, and autonomous weapon systems that are already influencing the military domain. There is much discussion today about AI escaping the control of well intentioned actors Are we prepared to respond to AI being weaponized by state or non state actors with malicious intent? These are just some of the challenges before us. We invite all member states to join us in renewing our commitments to the existing multilateral disarmament, arms control, and non proliferation architecture. And in developing the next generation of instruments to address the opportunities and challenges posed by new technologies.


1st Committee · Chair [2:02:26]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Canada for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Israel.


Israel [2:02:34]:

Chair, allow me to congratulate you in assuming the chairmanship and assure you of my delegation's full cooperation. Three years ago, on October 7th, 2023, Israel suffered the bloodiest massacre since its establishment. On that day, Hamas terrorists breached Israeli territory from Gaza by land, sea and air, invaded over 20 Israeli communities, slaughtered more than 1200 people, abducted 251 hostages, and committed brutal and unimaginable gender based violence crimes. For Israelis and Jews around the world, the October 7th massacre is more than a national tragedy. It is a wound that will be atched in our hearts and a day that will live in infamy. Since that day, Israel has been fighting a war to defend itself from Hamas's clear ambition to inflict inflict death and suffering upon its people, a war Israel never chose but was forced to fight. Israel remains fully committed to President Trump's 20 point plan to end the war in Gaza. We are working closely with the United States and the Board of Peace to implement the plan and achieve a future in which Gaza is demilitarized and governed without Hamas. Since October 7th, 2023, Israel has been challenged on six additional fronts by enemies and terrorist groups that seek its destruction. The common denominator across all these fronts is the Islamic Republic of Iran, orchestrating a multi-front assault with one ultimate aim, the destruction of Israel. Israel's seeks a stable and peaceful Middle East, but let there be no doubt, we will never compromise our security and will do whatever it takes to defend our people and our borders. Mr. Chair, for decades now, Iran has advanced its military nuclear program while deceiving the international community. It has accumulated more than nine ton of enriched uranium, including some 440 kilogram enriched to 60%, a level with absolutely no civilian justification. Iran has proved beyond all doubt that it uses negotiation only as a tool to buy time and continues to violate its safeguard obligations and commitments. Iran, is a clear example of a state which is consistently non compliant with the international instruments to which it is a party. Over the years, Iran has repeatedly violated its international obligations and commitments. This drug Iranian behavior is well documented in many reports by the United Nations and the IAEA, as well as in national intelligence reports and the media. In response to Iran's significant non performance of its JCPOA commitments, the United Nations Security Council sanctions on Iran were reinstated in September 2025. It is imperative for the Security Council to exercise its authority and fulfill its responsibility to convene the 1737 committee, nominate a panel of expert pursuant to resolution 1929, and oversee the implementation of the sanctions. In this regard, we regret that the Security Council resolution from September 17th was vetoed by two permanent members. Let us be clear an Iran with nuclear weapons is not only a threat to Israel, but to the region, and to the world. Israel had to act to neutralize the imminent and existential threat posed by the Iranian regime's military nuclear program due to critical development in Iran's nuclear weapons endeavor, as well as the threat posed by its ballistic missiles program. Israel conducted Operation Rising Lion in June 25th and roaring lines in coordination with the US Operation Epic Fury in 2026, to remove these threats and other military activities against Israel. The international community must remain vigilant and use every tool at its disposal to prevent Iran from obtaining military nuclear weapon capabilities. Israel will continue to do whatever is necessary to stop Iran from achieving nuclear weapons. Mr. Chair, regarding the Syrian nuclear file, there are still many unanswered questions that arise from the recent IAEA Director General's report. Such questions relate to possible additional residual elements of the program, dealing with other elements of the fuel cycle, possible critical infrastructure still left in Syria, and origin of the material. and more. This question still needs to be answered. Mr. Chair, Israel continues to support the global non proliferation regime, including within the framework of the IAEA and the CTBTO. And Unfortunately, the NPT in itself does not provide a remedy for the unique security challenges of the region, let alone the repeated violation of the treaty by some of its member state, primarily Iran. On the matter of the TPNW, Israel wishes to emphasize its clear view that the treaty, which Israel doesn't support, does not create or contribute to the development of or indicate the existence of customary law related the subject of the content of the treaty. Mr. Chair, some actors in this in the region still claim that a comprehensive security architecture architecture can be initiated in the Middle East without directing engagement with Israel. This notion is in direct contradiction with the 1999 disarmament commission report on guidelines and principles for the establishment of nuclear weapon free zone, which clearly states that nuclear weapons weapon free zones should be established on the basis of arrangement freely arrived at among the states of the region concerned. This guideline further stresses that nuclear weapon free zones should be pursued to all the states of the region. Ill motivated initiatives such as the UN Conference on the Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction are unhelpful to say the least. Israel will not participate in participating in unrealistic processes that bypass the established practice. Mr. Chair, in light of the event that took place in the Middle East since October 7th, 2023, it is clearer than ever that unrealistic processes cannot cannot substitute a real change in the security architecture of the region. The full version of this statement will be shared with the secretariat. I thank you.


1st Committee · Chair [2:09:06]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Israel for her statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Iceland.


Iceland [2:09:20]:

Mr. President Iceland refers to the statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the nordic countries.

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Opportunity to make a few additional remarks in my national capacity. Chair effective multilateral cooperation remains our most powerful tool for addressing shared security challenges and for preventing the further deterioration of the international security environment. A rule based international order is essential for maintaining peace, stability, and predictability in international relations. Many of the challenges we face today steam from flagrant violation of the UN Charter of International and Humanitarian Law, and the disregard of long standing norms relating to arms control, non proliferation, and nuclear safety and security. Such violations abroad trust, weaken international institutions and increase the risk of escalation and conflict. Iceland once again condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine that violates the most fundamental principles of international law. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its international recognized borders. Russia must immediately cease its war of aggression and withdrew all its troops from the territory of Ukraine. The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza underscores the urgent need to uphold international law. protect civilians and ensure accountability. Lasting security can only be achieved through dialogue and a political process that addresses the root cause of the conflict. We continue to support a two state solution. Iran must be turned to full compliance with its safeguards obligation and must never acquire nuclear weapons. The DPRK must abandon its nuclear missile and other WMD programs and cannot be recognized as a nuclear weapon state under the NPT. The NPT remained the foundation, of the global non proliferation and disarmament framework, and we remain fully committed to all three pillars of the treaty. We regret that recent review conferences have been unable to agree on consensus outcomes. The IAEA plays an indispensable role in verifying compliance and we strongly support this mandate. We also continue to support the CTBT and call on all remaining states to ratify it. At the same time, we regret the ongoing deadlock in the Conference on Disarmament. This continues to block negotiations on fissile material cut off tree. Chair emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping the security landscape. Artificial intelligence of a significant opportunities, but it also presents serious risks. The development of AI enabled weapons systems raises important legal, ethical, and security concerns. The most must remain subject to meaningful human control and be fully consistent with the international law. In this regard, we welcome the consensus reached at the CCW group of governmental experts on lethal autonomous weapons systems on a set of elements of an instrument without prejudging its nature, as well as other possible measures. We look forward to the upcoming review conference and to continued constructive engagement by all state parties to advance this work within the CCW framework. Chair, Iceland reaffirms its commitment to the women peace and security agenda. The meaningful participation of women and the integration of gender perspectives across disarmament arms control and non proliferation efforts are essential to achieving more effective, inclusive, and sustainable security outcomes. The challenges before us are significant, but the foundations are addressing them, but the foundations for addressing them already exist. What is needed now is renewed political commitment to multilateral multilateralism, international law, transparency, verification, and cooperation. By strengthening the institution norms and agreements that underpin international security, we can help build a safer, more stable, and more secure world for all.


1st Committee · Chair [2:14:24]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Iceland for her statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of France.


France [2:14:41]:

S'associe à la déclaration de l'Union européenne et présente les remarques suivantes à titre national. Nous nous réunissons encore cette année dans un environnement sécuritaire profondément dégradé. Quatre années et demi se sont écoulées depuis le lancement par la Russie de sa guerre d'agression illégale et non provoquée contre l'Ukraine. Une fois encore, nous appelons la Russie à se conformer à la Charte des Nations Unies, à respecter le droit international et à mettre fin à sa guerre d'agression. La France condamne l'absence de réponse de la Russie au principe d'un cessez-le-feu complet, alors que l'Ukraine s'est montrée prête à mettre en œuvre un moratoire sur les frappes sur les infrastructures énergétiques et une trêve sur les exportations céréalières en mer Noire. La France continue continuera d'apporter tout son soutien à la création des conditions d'une paix juste et durable, fondée sur le respect du droit international et incluant des garanties de sécurité robustes et crédibles pour. l'Ukraine. Au Proche-Orient, la France déplore les violations du cessez le feu et appelle toutes les parties à mettre en œuvre sans délai cet accord qui constitue une étape indispensable. pour mettre un terme à la guerre à Gaza. Elle appelle également les parties à se saisir de l'accord sur le désarmement du Hamas présenté le 30 juillet dernier. Elle salue les efforts diplomatiques conduits par les États-Unis et les médiateurs régionaux, en particulier l'Égypte, le Qatar et la Turquie. Cet accord doit permettre le retrait de l'armée israélienne, le déploiement de la Force internationale de stabilisation, en soutien aux forces de sécurité et de police palestinienne, et le retour de l'Autorité palestinienne à Gaza. Nous appelons enfin à l'acheminement sans entrave de l'aide humanitaire dans l'enclave. C'est précisément lorsque la sécurité internationale est mise à l'épreuve que nous avons besoin de règles, de dialogue pour défendre une architecture de sécurité, de non-prolifération et de désarmement robuste. Monsieur le Président, la conférence d'examen de 2026 du TNP a rappelé l'attachement fort de la communauté internationale aux principes fondamentaux du traité et à sa mise en œuvre. Même non adopté, le projet de document final a présenté un agenda progressif et réaliste de désarmement. L'absence d'adoption de ce document final ne remet en aucun cas en cause la crédibilité du traité. Dans ce contexte, la France soutient soutiendra des mesures de réduction des risques stratégiques, un moratoire sur la production de matières fissiles pour les armes nucléaires, l'entrée en vigueur du traité d'interdiction complète des essais nucléaires, le lancement de discussions sur la stabilité stratégique pour viser demain un nouveau cadre de sécurité, y compris concernant les capacités nucléaires. Ce cadre devra tenir compte des disparités radicales existant entre, d'une part, les plus grands arsenaux nucléaires et, d'autre part, les arsenaux modestes de la France et du Royaume-Uni. Et se tenir sur une base équitable. Enfin, la France soutiendra le renforcement de la transparence à travers les rapports nationaux transmis par les États partis au TNP. La mobilisation de la France sera totale, notamment dans le cadre du processus P5 dont nous avons endossé la présidence le mois dernier. Monsieur le Président, le désarmement nucléaire ne peut être dissocié de la lutte contre la prolifération. La France continuera de soutenir pleinement l'action et l'indépendance de l'AIEA à cet égard. S'agissant de l'Iran, la France exprime sa vive préoccupation au sujet de la détérioration continue de la situation des garanties. L'agence a perdu presque toute visibilité sur l'état du programme nucléaire iranien, depuis plus d'un an. La France appelle l'Iran à revenir sans délai au respect de ses obligations découlant de son accord de garantie généralisé et des résolutions du Conseil de sécurité. La France poursuivra ses efforts diplomatiques pour faciliter une solution négociée, robuste, durable et vérifiable, permettant de garantir que l'Iran ne se dote jamais de l'arme nucléaire. La France demeure également préoccupée par les programmes nucléaires et balistiques de la République populaire démocratique de Corée et appelle celle-ci à procéder à leur démantèlement complet. vérifiable et irréversible, conformément aux résolutions du Conseil de sécurité. Monsieur le Président, nous constatons que le respect de la Convention d'interdiction des armes chimiques et de la Convention d'interdiction des armes biologiques, deux normes universelles, continue d'être questionnée. L'empoisonnement de M. Navalny, au moyen d'une toxine, a vraisemblablement entraîné son décès quatre ans après avoir été victime d'un agent neurotoxique de la famille des Novichok. Les emplois d'agents de lutte anti-émeute sur le champ de bataille dans la guerre d'agression de la Russie contre l'Ukraine, participent à l'affaiblissement des standards posés par la convention d'interdiction des armes chimiques. À l'inverse, l'implication du gouvernement syrien et de l'organisation pour l'interdiction des armes chimiques ont permis des avancées majeures. pour la résolution du dossier chimique syrien depuis 2025, ce que nous saluons. Alors que les défis sont déjà nombreux, les avancées technologiques engagent de façon inédite la paix et la sécurité internationale. Notre conviction est que l'accélération de ces développements doit s'accompagner d'une ambition forte pour faire progresser la régulation multilatérale. La France salue à ce titre une avancée importante en direction d'un encadrement international des armes autonomes. Après trois ans de discussions, les États partis à la convention cadre sur certaines armes classiques se sont mis d'accord au consensus au consensus sur des éléments de régulation des systèmes d'armes létaux autonomes. Inspirant-nous de ce succès, la négociation multilatérale continue de produire des résultats. des résultats. Monsieur le président, le reste de ce statement sera disponible sur internet. Je vous remercie.


1st Committee · Chair [2:21:38]:

I thank the distinguished representative of france for her statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of cuba.


Cuba [2:21:51]:

Señor presidente, le felicitamos a usted y a los miembros de la Mesa por su elección y le aseguramos nuestra plena cooperación. Cuba se asocia a la declaración formulada por Uruguay en nombre de la Celac. La situación interna internacional demuestra la urgencia de colocar nuevamente el desarme y la seguridad internacional en el centro del escenario multilateral. Mientras persisten el hambre, la pobreza y el subdesarrollo, el gasto militar mundial alcanzó en 2025 la cifra récord de 2.887 billones de dólares, acumulando 11 años consecutivos de crecimiento. Resulta inadmisible que cuantioso recursos continúen destinándose a la carrera armamentista mientras millones de personas carecen de los recursos necesarios para garantizar una vida digna. La paz y el desarrollo son inseparables. Señores, Señor presidente, la amenaza de las armas nucleares continúa siendo el mayor peligro para la humanidad. La conferencia del examen del Tratado sobre la no proliferación de las armas nucleares, celebrada este año, concluyó sin consenso, a pesar de los ingentes esfuerzos realizados por la presidencia vietnamita, los que agradecemos. Este resultado reafirma la necesidad de cumplir los compromisos existentes y avanzar hacia la eliminación total de las armas nucleares de manera irreversible, transparente, verificable y jurídicamente vinculante. El TNP debe continuar implementándose sobre la base de sus tres pilares sin interpretaciones selectivas ni obligaciones diferenciadas. Cuba reafirma su apoyo al tratado sobre la prohibición de las armas nucleares y aboga por su universalización. Felicitamos a Sudáfrica como presidente de la primera conferencia de examen del Tepan. Contribuiremos positivamente a sus trabajos y a la plena implementación del tratado. Asimismo, reafirmamos la importancia de las zonas libres de armas nucleares. América Latina y el Caribe debe continuar siendo una zona de paz, como se proclamó en La Habana en 2014. Señor presidente, Cuba saluda los avances que contribuyen al fortalecimiento de la maquinaria de desarme. Felicitamos a la República Democrática Popular Lao, por su liderazgo como presidencia y anfitriona de la tercera conferencia de examen de la Convención sobre municiones en racimo. Cuba valora también los esfuerzos realizados este año en la 9.ª reunión bienal de armas pequeñas y ligeras y reafirma la importancia de la cooperación internacional para prevenir y combatir su tráfico ilícito, particularmente hacia actores no autorizados. Reconocemos igualmente a Senegal por su conducción de la Comisión de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas durante este año. Cuba lamenta, sin embargo, que la Comisión no haya podido adoptar formalmente su agenda sustantiva y que sus trabajos hayan debido desarrollarse en un formato informal. La parálisis de la maquinaria de desarme no puede normalizarse. Seguimos abogando porque la Conferencia de Desarme cumpla con su mandato negociador. Señor presidente, este año comenzó una nueva etapa en las discusiones sobre las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones en el contexto de la seguridad internacional. Cuba Valor el establecimiento del mecanismo global y participará constructivamente en sus trabajos. La primera sesión sustantiva se celebró en julio y los grupos temáticos dedicados están previstos para diciembre. Llamamos a preservar el carácter intergubernamental inclusivo, transparente y basado en el consenso de este mecanismo. Cuba rechaza firmemente el empleo encubierto e ilegal de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones y del espacio radioeléctrico para subvertir el orden constitucional, jurídico y político de los Estados. Denunciamos, asimismo, el uso de plataformas digitales y de otras capacidades tecnológicas desde territorio de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba. Estas acciones constituyen una amenaza a la soberanía y seguridad de los Estados y deben cesar. El ciberespacio y el espacio radioeléctrico no pueden convertirse en nuevos teatros de confrontación militar. Abogamos por por la elaboración de normas internacionales jurídicamente vinculantes, que garanticen un uso pacífico y responsable de estas tecnologías, de conformidad con la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el derecho internacional. Señor presidente, el rápido desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial y de otras tecnologías emergentes plantea nuevos desafíos. Cuba apoya la continuación de las discusiones sobre sus aplicaciones militares con la participación plena de todos los Estados dentro de las Naciones Unidas. El progreso tecnológico debe beneficiar a todos los Estados y pueblos y no convertirse en una nueva fuente de desigualdad. Igualmente, el espacio ultraterrestre debe mantenerse exclusivamente para fines pacíficos. Cuba se opone firmemente al emplazamiento de cualquier tipo de armas en el espacio ultraterrestre. Señor presidente, Cuba reafirma su apoyo al fortalecimiento de la convención sobre las armas biológicas mediante medidas eficaces, no discriminatorias y jurídicamente vinculantes, incluida la verificación. Defendemos, asimismo, la plena implementación de la Convención sobre las armas químicas, y rechazamos enfoques selectivos, parcializados y políticamente motivados en su aplicación, así como mecanismos que excedan el mandato técnico de la OPAC. Rechazamos el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, que quebrantan las disposiciones sobre cooperación internacional de ambos instrumentos. Señor presidente, la arquitectura internacional de desarme enfrenta serios desafíos, pero la respuesta no puede ser el abandono del multilateralismo ni la aceptación de una nueva carrera armamentista. Debe ser el fortalecimiento de las Naciones Unidas el derecho internacional y de los instrumentos multilaterales de desarme. Cuba continuará defendiendo el desarme general y completo, con el desarme nuclear como máxima prioridad. Continuaremos trabajando por un orden internacional basado en la paz, la justicia, la cooperación, la igualdad soberana de los Estados y el respeto irrestricto a la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. Muchas gracias.


1st Committee · Chair [2:28:22]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Cuba for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Uruguay.


Uruguay [2:28:33]:

Los,

Así como a los más miembros de la mesa por su elección, asegurándoles que puedan contar con nuestro apoyo de nuestra delegación en el desarrollo de las negociaciones. Uruguay considera el valor de nuestros trabajos debe apreciarse por su capacidad de reducir riesgos y proteger a las personas. Los informes que nutren este periodo de sesiones ofrecen elementos para orientar este esfuerzo. Identificar dónde fallan los controles. Qué capacidades necesitan los estados y cómo responder a las tecnologías que transforman el uso de la fuerza. Nuestra vocación pacifista exige traducir el compromiso con el desarme en decisiones que respondan a esas realidades. Señor presidente, en materia de desarrollo nuclear, Uruguay reafirma el papel del tratado de no proliferación nuclear, así como piedra angular del régimen internacional de desarme y no proliferación, y considera que el tratado sobre prohibición de armas nucleares de PAN lo complementa y fortalece. La credibilidad de este régimen de depende de que las obligaciones del desarme se traduzcan en avances verificables. La reducción del riesgo nuclear es urgente y debe acompañar el cumplimiento de estas obligaciones. Como presidentes, junto con Austria y Nueva Zelanda, del grupo de trabajo informal de universalización del Tepán. Uruguay celebra los recientes avances hacia la universalización del tratado. Felicitamos a Tonga por el depósito de este instrumento de adhesión y a Gabón por la firma del tratado durante la reciente semana. de alto nivel de la Asamblea General. Hoy más de 100 países estados son partes designatarias del Tpan reflejo del decreciente respaldo internacional a este tratado. Nos encontramos además ante un momento particularmente importante para este tratado. El 30 de noviembre al 4 de diciembre tendrá lugar en Nueva York su primera conferencia de examen bajo la presidencia de Sudáfrica. El estudio de las Naciones Unidas de 2026 sobre sondas de libre de armas nucleares presentado en el documento a barra 81 293 ofrece una ocasión para volver sobre la contribución de estos instrumentos a la seguridad internacional. Desde la experiencia de Tlatelolco, Uruguay considera que la decisión de una región de excluir armas nucleares debe ser respaldada por garantías de seguridad efectivas de los Estados posesores. La seguridad de quienes renunciamos a estas armas debe ocupar un lugar central en este debate. Uruguay continuará trabajando, por la universalización del Tepán y por la eliminación total verificable e irreversible de las armas nucleares. Reiteramos, asimismo, la urgente necesidad de lograr la entrada en vigor del tratado de prohibición completa de desayunos nucleares, que este año conmemora 30 años de su apertura a la firma. Tres décadas de espera muestran el costo de postergar decisiones esenciales para el régimen de no proliferación. Exhortamos entonces a los estados del anexo dos cuya ratificación sigue pendiente completar este paso y mientras tanto mantener las moratorias sobre los ensayos nucleares. En este ámbito de las armas convencionales, el informe secretario general de 2026 sobre tráfico ilícito de armas pequeñas y ligeras, A 8172 permite apreciar tanto los avances de la cooperación como las brechas que persisten en su implementación. Para Uruguay la cuestión es cómo lograr que los instrumentos acordados contribuyan a reducir la violencia en nuestras sociedades. Observamos con preocupación el impacto del tráfico ilícito, el desvío y el uso indebido de armas de fuego y municiones. Tienen sobre la seguridad de nuestras sociedades, particularmente cuando estas armas son utilizadas en actividades vinculadas a la delincuencia. organizada. En nuestro país, las armas de fuego se encuentran presentes en aproximadamente siete de cada diez homicidios. Esta realidad reafirma para Uruguay la importancia de fortalecer las políticas de prevención y control, así como de mejorar la trazabilidad de las armas y municiones y prevenir su ingreso a los circuitos ilícitos. En este sentido, el Plan Nacional de Seguridad Pública 2025 2035 identifica el control de armas de fuego y municiones entre sus áreas prioritarias y contempla medidas dirigidas a reducir su disponibilidad en los contextos de violencia grave, fortalecer los mecanismos de trazabilidad y mejorar las capacidades nacionales de control e investigación. Uruguay atribuye particular importancia a la gestión vinculada adecuada de las municiones durante todo su ciclo de vida. Una incautación permite retirar un arma de circulación. Su localización puede además revelar el punto de desvío y ayudar a desarticular a la red que lo abastece. Por eso debemos vincular el registro de trazabilidad con la investigación criminal, el almacenamiento seguro y el intercambio de información entre las autoridades competentes. El mismo informe recoge un hallazgo de un IDIR, el 88% de los incidentes de la violencia sexual relacionada con los conflictos estudiados en la República Centroafricana, la República Democrática del Congo, Haití y Sudán del Sul involucró un arma de fuego. Como país contribuyente a las operaciones de paz, Uruguay considera que esta evidencia debe orientar una mayor integración del control de armas y municiones en las tareas de protección de civiles y prevención de la violencia sexual. En este marco, Uruguay reafirma su compromiso con la implementación efectiva del Programa de Acción de Naciones Unidas para prevenir y combatir y eliminar el tráfico ilícito. de armas pequeñas y ligeras en todos sus aspectos, su instrumento internacional de localización y el marco global para la gestión de municiones convencionales durante todo su ciclo de vida. La cooperación internacional debe responder a necesidades operativas concretas. Registros confiables, capacidad de responder a las solicitudes de localización y coordinación entre aduanas, policía y autoridades judiciales. La asistencia técnica y el fortalecimiento de capacidades debe permitir que los estados detecten el desvío. e investiguen sus causas teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias particulares. Señor presidente, en cuanto a las tecnologías emergentes, el informe secretario general de 2026 sobre los avances científicos y tecnológicos y sus posibles efectos en la seguridad internacional y el desarme, a barra 81 246, aborda transformaciones en la toma de decisiones militares y en la verificación del control de armamentos. Para Uruguay, esto plantea una responsabilidad concreta, fortalecer la capacidad de los estados para evaluar estas aplicaciones y consecuencias jurídicas y humanitarias. En materia de sistemas de armas autónomas consideramos esencial preservar el control y el juicio el juicio humano sobre el uso de la fuerza, así como garantizar el pleno respeto del derecho internacional, incluido derecho internacional o militar humanitario. Ese control debe permitir y comprender las limitaciones del sistema, evaluar sus resultados e intervenir oportunamente. La aceleración de una decisión militar no puede reducir el tiempo necesario para verificarla ni diluir la responsabilidad de quienes la adoptan. Uruguay apoya avanzar hacia un instrumento jurídicamente vinculante en esta materia. Asimismo Uruguay celebra que en 2026 hayan comenzado sus trabajos el mecanismo global sobre las TIC en el contexto de la seguridad internacional. Esta etapa debe permitir comprobar la utilidad práctica de los acuerdos alcanzados, qué puntos de contacto responden ante un incidente, que existan canales de comunicación para evitar una escalada y que los Estados dispongan de capacidades para proteger sus infraestructuras críticas. La creación de capacidades es una condición para que todos puedan participar efectivamente en la seguridad del entorno digital. Los asuntos que examinamos en esta comisión tienen consecuencias que estén los ámbitos especializados del desarme. Afecta la seguridad de nuestras comunidades, la protección de civiles y la capacidad de los estados para prevenir una crisis. Por eso consideramos que los informes presentados deben ayudar a fijar prioridades, evitar Evaluar resultados y en esta Comisión.


1st Committee · Chair [2:35:42]:

For her statement. I shall now call on delegations who have requested the right of reply. May I remind Members that the statements in the exercise of the right of reply are limited to four and one half minutes for the first innovation and two and one half minutes for the second information. I call on the representative of the United States.


United States of America [2:36:12]:

Chair, I must respond to the false accusations made by China against the United States. China accuses the United States of being direct quote obsessed with absolute strategic advantages. It is China, however, that has the most rapidly and opaquely, opaquely expanding nuclear arsenal. China also accuses the United States of applying a double standard in our support for arms control and nonproliferation. Despite China's claimed support for arms control, China seems only to support arms control when others are the ones doing it. China refuses to participate in arms control itself. China claims to have too small a nuclear arsenal to engage in arms control. Yet as far back as October 2022, US Strategic Command notified Congress that China's inventory of land based fixed and mobile ICBM launchers, quote, exceeds the number of ICBM launchers in the United States, end quote. China's claim to be too small to engage in arms control is simply not credible. Unlike China, the United States has been a leader in arms control and nonproliferation, in addition to nuclear transparency, an effort that bolsters the global nonproliferation regime. We reject any claims by China that the United States, Japan, or our other allies are, quote, trampling on the non proliferation regime, end quote, when our non proliferation and counter proliferation efforts worldwide and commitment to the NPT are clear evidence to the contrary. Despite its rapidly growing nuclear weapons arsenal, China refuses to disclose even the most basic information about its stockpile size, fissile material holdings and production, or to answer basic questions regarding its nuclear posture or intent. What are they hiding? We call on China to engage with the United States to develop transparency measures, On Golden Dome, I direct you to my right of reply from yesterday, but I will note that China's characterization is completely inaccurate. Furthermore, China is also developing ground based ballistic missile defenses. yet chooses to hypocritically criticize US efforts. It is also interesting that China noted the CTBT when China has not ratified the CTBT and has conducted yield producing nuclear tests. We call on China to take steps to instill global confidence that it will adhere to its own stated nuclear testing moratorium and to clarify that this moratorium is held to a zero yield. standard. President Trump instructed the Pentagon last fall to prepare to start yield producing nuclear testing, quote, on an equal basis, end quote. He was specifically referring to Russian and Chinese yield producing nuclear testing. The United States is simply responding to what others are already doing. It is the responsibility of Russia and China to change their behavior and begin discussions on how to instill confidence that they will adhere to their own stated nuclear testing moratoria. China's hypocrisy on weapons in space is also noteworthy, since China has counter space weapons in orbit today and has been placing them in orbit for many years. The United States was just the first to be transparent about our deployment as a responsible military power. Despite today's comments, I am hopeful that that are that are following our two leaders successful summit, not not not long ago, that China and the United States will find a constructive way forward on these issues. And we welcome China's engagement across this entire. spectrum of arms control issues. Thank you, Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [2:39:54]:

I thank the Distinguished Representative of the United States for his statement. I call on the Representative of DPRK.


Democratic People's Republic of Korea [2:40:05]:

Thank you, Chair, for the floor. My delegation is taking the floor in response to the statement made by the representative of New Zealand, Denmark, RLK, Poland, Canada, Iceland, and France, who urged the DPRK to abandon nuclear and ballistic missile program, accusing it as in contradiction with the UN Security Council's so called resolutions. My delegation categorically reject the arguments of those countries as a blatant infringement upon the sovereignty of the DPRK. The DPRK's position of the nuclear weapons was an inevitable choice to defend its sovereignty from the decades long US nuclear threat. The DPR case status as a nuclear weapon state has been clearly stipulated in. its constitution, and no other state is allowed to demand my country to abandon the nuclear deterrence. The DPRK has never recognized, but totally reject the anti DPRK UN Security Council so called resolutions, which are nothing but political fabrication of the hostile forces. The DPRK will not abandon but continue to improve the reliability of its nuclear deterrence, which is the cornerstone of its independence, sovereignty, freedom, and happiness of its people. And regarding the so called mine explosion incident that the ROK has previously mentioned about. I have to say that is a sinister, obstructive move intended to brand our fortification of the southern border, downright exercise of the sovereignty as a military invasion and this is no more than poor trick of the ROK military to shift the blame of its own onto the DPRK. And as far as I'm informed, the official of ROK, Zhong Dong Yong, too, confess that it is difficult, and I have to repeat again, it is difficult to judge that the mine explosion incident is a deliberate is a deliberate attack by the DPRK. The DPRK categorically rejects the despicable attempt of the ROK, and summily clarifies that the DPRK will exercise its just sovereign right in a more resolute and bold manner. to ensure the security of the southern border. Et à la France, il est vivement recommandé de renoncer à sa dangereuse ambition de partage nucléaire avec les États européens non dotés d'harmonic nucléaires. Je recommande à la France de consulter le recueil de résolutions et décisions adoptées à cette commission en 1959, et de lire attentivement la résolution Merci, monsieur le Président.


1st Committee · Chair [2:42:58]:

I thank the distinguished representative of DPRK for his statement. I call on the representative of the Russian Federation.


Russian Federation [2:43:07]:

Уважаемый господин Председатель, мы категорически отвергаем все голословные и безосновательные инсинуации, прозвучавшие в отношении мнимых разработки, испытаний и развертывания все голословные и безосновательные инсинуации, прозвучавшие в отношении мнимых разработки, испытаний и развертывания и развертывания. развертывании Российской Федерации противоспутникового оружия, а также создание некого выдуманного спутника, который якобы способен нести ядерное оружие для поражения других космических аппаратов. Прозвучавшие абсурдные домыслы не имеют ничего общества, ничего общего с действительностью и являются частью пропагандистской кампании, нацеленной на дискредитацию космической деятельности России и продвигаемых нами инициатив по предотвращению гонки вооружений в космическом пространстве. Шаги нашей страны по исследованию и освоению космического пространства осуществляются в соответствии с международными обязательствами, включая договор о космосе 1967 года. исключительно в мирных целях и не угрожают деятельности других государств в космосе. Россия на протяжении многих лет вносит существенный вклад в сохранение космоса, свободном от оружия любого вида и предотвращение его превращения еще в одну сферу напряженности и вооруженного противостояния. Предлагаем государствам членам ООН принять на национальном и международном уровнях юридические обязательства о неразмещении в космосе оружия любого вида, а также о неприменении силы или угрозы силы в отношении космических объектов и с их помощью. На решение данной задачи нацелены вносимые нашей страной на ежегодной основе проекта резолюции Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН по космической тематике. Выдвигая голословные и безосновательные обвинения в адрес России и других государств, США на деле пытаются отвлечь внимание от собственной недобросовестной деятельности, на данном направлении. Недавнее высказывание министра ВВС США Мейнка об обладании орбитальным оружием и председателя Объединенного комитета начальников штабов вооруженных сил США Кейна, о возможном проведении боевых операций в окололунном пространстве свидетельствует о том, что агрессивные оружейно космические амбиции Вашингтона перешли в практическую плоскость. Упомянутые высказывания стали публичным подтверждением наличия у США оружейного потенциала орбитального базирования и подготовки к проведению боевых операций в космическом пространстве. С появлением на орбите американского оружия значительно возрастает вероятность, вооруженного столкновения в космосе. В результате этого под угрозу ставится под угрозу ставится долгосрочная устойчивость космической деятельности и перспективы освоения космоса всеми без исключения государств. государствами, а также многочисленные социально экономические процессы на Земле, от которых напрямую зависит благополучие людей. Однако Вашингтон, в угоду своим узкокорыстным устремлениям, готов полностью игнорировать катастрофические последствия, предпринимаемых им шагов для всего человечества. Лицемерием пронизан мораторий на проведение испытаний противоспутниковых ракет прямого восхождения разрушительного действия, который в реальности никак не затрагивает применение таких вооружений, имеющихся в распоряжении США, и не распространяется на другие виды противопутниковых средств, в развитии которых Вашингтон заинтересован. Активно просугаемая концепция ответственного поведения в космосе строится на неправовых субъективных понятиях и призвана обеспечить упомянутым государством свободу рук для использования космического пространства в качестве арены вооруженного противостояния. Призываем государства члены дать должную оценку агрессивным оружейно космическим амбициям США. Только скоординированные усилия международного сообщества способны остановить губительную гонку вооружений в космосе, которая стараниями Вашингтона подходит к точке невозврата. Благодарю за внимание.


1st Committee · Chair [2:46:52]:

Я благодарю уважаемого представителя Российской Федерации за его заявление. I call on the representative of Iran.


Iran (Islamic Republic of) [2:47:02]:

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We categorically reject the absurd allegations made by the representative of the Israeli regime. No disinformation campaign can absolve. this regime of responsibility for its brutal crimes in our region. I wish to pay tribute to the memory of more than 80,000 innocent Palestinians, including countless children, who have been brutally massacred by the Israeli regime in Gaza over the past three years. I also pay a tribute to the memory of more than 4000 innocent Iranians who were martyred in the two Israeli military aggressions against my country. For more than three decades, the Israeli regime has propagated the baseless allegation that Iran seeks to develop nuclear weapons. The thereby deceiving certain states and manipulating public opinion. Yet the central question remains, where is this alleged nuclear bomb? According to the IAEA itself, not even 1 gram of Iran's nuclear material has been diverted from peaceful purposes. The international community must not allow such fabrications to distort reality. If there is any entity in our region that poses both the capital capability and the demonstrated willingness to develop and use weapons of mass destructions, including chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. It is the Israeli regime It is the only regime in the region that illegally poses all three categories of weapons of mass destruction, while remaining outside the international legal instruments prohibiting them. The Israeli regime has repeatedly launched military aggression against its neighbors. It is also the very same regime that together with the United States launched unlawful military aggression against Iran in June 2025 and February 2026, resulting in the death of more than 4000 people, including hundreds of children, among them 100 them, 168 schoolgirls killed when an elementary school in Minab was struck. A wide range of civilian infrastructure was deliberately targeted, including Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. A regime with such a dark record has neither the credibility nor the moral standing to lecture others, much less to portray itself as a defender of international law, not non proliferation, or international peace and security. Such statements are nothing more than a desperate attempt to deflect attention from and whitewash its heinous crimes and atrocities throughout the Middle East. I thank you, Mr. Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [2:49:53]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Iran for his statement. statement I now call on the delegation of Japan.


Japan [2:50:03]:

Mr. Chair it is unfortunate that i am

Compelled to

Exercise

My right of reply

In response

To china's statement.

Over the past eight decades, since the end

Of World War II,

Japan has consistently

Walked

The path of a peace loving nation and has consistently contributed to peace and prosperity in the international community. This is widely and accurately recognized and highly appreciated by the international community. Freedom, democracy and fundamental human rights remain unshakable foundations of Japan's every decision and action. Guided by these principles, Japan has made persistent efforts to promote the rule of law in the international. community, stressing the importance of compliance with international law, including the UN charter. Japan's fundamental defense policy, which is exclusively defense oriented policy, remains unchanged. Our defense capability is necessary to ensure the security of Japan in the face of the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War Two. Our defense capabilities are kept to the minimum necessary. Japan will never change the course it has taken as a peace loving nation. The government of Japan observes three non nuclear principles as policy guidelines guidelines. Japan as a staunch supporter of the NPT has been advocating for the implementation of all its provisions. This of course includes compliance with its own obligations under the NPT, and Japan continues its cooperation with the IAEA in a transparent manner. Regarding the so called enemy state clause in the UN charter, you U.N. General Assembly resolution 50/50 slash 52 adopted with overwhelming support, including that of China in 1995, recognized these clauses as obsolete. Further, Furthermore, UNGA Resolution 61 adopted by consensus, including the leaders of China in 2005 resolved resolved to delete references to quote enemy state unquote, from the UN charter. There are countries in the international community that have been rapidly increasing their military capabilities in the non transparent manner for many years and continuously intensifying unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or by coercion. Japan opposes such moves and distances itself from. them. The allegation of militarism is entirely groundless. Thank you, Mr. Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [2:52:57]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Japan for her statement. I call on the representative of Syria.


Syrian Arab Republic [2:53:05]:

شكرا السيد الرئيس طلبت الكلمة للتعقيب على ما ورد في بيان ممثلة إسرائيل حول سوريا وأود التوضيح أن. القرار الذي صدر عن مجلس محافظي الوكالة الدولية للطاقة الذرية حول بند الضمانات في سوريا مؤخرا واضح ولا يحتاج إلى تفسير. وهو ي وهو ينهي النظر في بند، المسائل العالقة في الجمهورية العربية السورية لتسويتها بشكل كامل. وقد صدر هذا القرار بالتوافق ما يعكس الإقرار الدولي الواسع بهذه الحقيقة ولم يكن لهذا القرار أن يصدر لولا التعاون السوري الكامل والشفاف مع الوكالة شكرا السيد الرئيس.


1st Committee · Chair [2:53:54]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Syria for his statement. I call on the representative of the Republic of Korea.


Republic of Korea [2:54:04]:

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation would like to respond to the baseless allegations made by the representative of the DPRK. The DPRK's claim that the Republic of Korea fabricated this incident at the risk of its own soldier, soldiers lives and safety is entirely implausible. A joint on site investigation by the RK military and the United Nations command, supported by forensic analysts, conducted by the National Forensic Service, confirmed that the explosive device was a DPRK anti personal mine. The investigation also ruled out incident displacement as the likely cause, and concluded that the mine had been deliberately planted by DPRK forces south of the military demarcation line. The DPRK should acknowledge its responsibility and engage in dialogue to prevent further escalation of tensions. Mr. Chair, regarding the DPRK's first claim to be a nuclear armed state. My delegation would like to reiterate that the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programs are not only in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions, but also pose a serious threat to peace and security in the region and beyond. The PRK cannot and will never have the status of a nuclear weapon state in accordance with the Non Proliferation Treaty. Once again, we further emphasize that that we need to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue comprehensively through diplomacy and dialogue. Thank you.


GCC [2:55:53]:

شكرا السيد الرئيس.

الرد بالنيابة

عن الدول الأعضاء

بمجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية، وهي دولة الكويت، سلطنة عمان، دولة قطر، والمملكة العربية السعودية، ودولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ومملكة البحرين، ردا على التسمية غير الصحيحة التي استخدمها ممثل جمهورية إيران الإسلامية عند الإشارة إلى المنظمة المذكورة في مداخلته، ونؤكد أن الإسم الرسمي للمنظمة هو مجلس تعاون دول الخليج العربية، وهو يعكس الهوية العربية الأصيلة للدول الأعضاء في المنظمة وشعوبها، أن هذه هي التسمية الرسمية الوحيدة المعتمدة من قبل المنظمة والدول المؤسسة لها، وليس لأي جهة أخرى تغييرها أو إطلاق مسميات أخرى عليها وشكرا السيد الرئيس.


Israel [2:56:56]:

Mr. Chair. Mr.

Chair, my delegation

Has requested

The floor to react to the

Statement

Of the

Iranian

Representative. Mr. Chair,

For years, we have been warning

Against Iran

Declared ambitions to and plans to annihilate the state of Israel against its destabilizing role in the Middle East and the spread of terrorism worldwide. Iran persistently acted to develop nuclear weapon capabilities, nothing in Iran's military nuclear program is devoted to peaceful purposes. Iran has as well developed an immense amount of ballistic missiles, which has targeted only during the last year against 15 states across the Middle East and beyond. For 47 years, the murderous regime in Iran has been chanting, counting, sorry, death to Israel, death to America. These slogans did not remain on the billboards, but were backed with plans and capabilities developed to operate operationalize those plans, including in the nuclear domain. One lesson we have learned in the region and beyond is is that once Iran has developed the capabilities, it will use them. The danger of Iran proliferation extends far beyond the nuclear file. There are rapid advancements of its ballistic missile industry and its continuous funding training and arming of proxy terror entities across multiple countries pose a direct and escalating threat to regional and global security. For years, Iran persistently acted to develop a huge ballistic missile arsenal with ambitions to grasp ballistic scopes far greater than the region. In the past year, it has proved again its true colors and launch a brutal attack against infrastructures and civilian institutions of countries across the Middle East and beyond. Following its blunt attack, countries all over the world were targeted as these attacks aimed to create deep impacts on the global energy and food markets. Iran has been clearly and consistently violating its international legal obligations, including its obligations under the safeguards safeguards agreement. It failed to comply with the UN Security Council resolution under Chapter seven of the UN Charter relating to the international peace and security, and the balls of numerous resolutions. Ignoring the threat, Mr. Chair, is not the solution. For as long as the Iranian regime is able to advance its Malawi activities and pursue the means to explore its fanatic ideology by ways of coercion and terror, there will be no security and stability in the Middle East. I thank you, Chuck.


1st Committee · Chair [3:00:14]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Israel for his statement. I call on the representative of China.


China [3:00:26]:

谢谢 主席 呃 中方 听取 了 日本 代表 刚才 的 发言 中方 行使 大变权 是 为了 再次。 提醒 各位 同事 日本 拥核 问题 已经 是 现实 威胁 而 非 潜在 挑战 国际 社会 必须 高度重视 严肃 对待。 第一 日本 拥核 野心 膨胀 正在 错误 道路 上 狂飙 突进。 高氏 扫描 政府 上台 以来 日本 右翼 势力 复活 军国属。 主义 抛弃 吴核 三 原则 走向 自主 拥核 的 野心 暴露无遗。 继 日本 内阁 高官 之后 日本 现职 防卫 部门 负责人 公然 发表 不设 禁忌。 讨论 拥有 核武器 的 狂妄 言论 此举 极具 挑衅性 和 危险性 极其 不负责任 充分 暴露 日本 右翼 势力 企图 在。 拥核 问题 上 谋求 突破 的 野心 必须 引起 国际 社会 高度 警惕。 中 的 敌国 条款 时至今日 仍 有 重要 现实意义。 高氏 扫描 政府 对 日本 历史 罪行 避而不谈 不仅 不 反思。 还 想方设法 美化 洗白 通过 不断 炮制 周边国家 威胁 等 虚假 细事。 掩盖 持续 强军 扩武 的 企图 近年来。 日本 持续 大幅 扩充 军费 放宽 杀伤性 武器 出口 推进 部署 中 远程 导弹。 扩充 进攻性 军事力量 囤积 大量 敏感 核 材料 推动 修改 和平 宪法。 试图 抛弃 吴河 三 原则 鼓吹 成为 能战 国家。 日本 所作所为 以 成为 威胁 地区 和平 稳定 的 突出 因素 与 日本 和平 国家 理念 背道而驰 同 日本。 重返 国际 社会 的 政治 和 法律 前提 格格不入。 不言而喻 日本 作为 不 扩散 核武器 缔约国 不接。 接受 不 制造 不 拥有 不扩散 核武器 是 日方 不容 辩驳 不得 推卸 的 国际法 义务。 向 国际 社会 郑重 承诺 将 继续 恪守 吴国 三 原则 停止 寻求 盟国 核武器 在 日本 部署 彻底 放弃 再 军事化 和 拥核 企图。 并 以 实际行动 取信 于 国际 社会。 中方 的 武力 指责。 中方 将 在 后续 的 会 会议 中 呃 作出 回应 谢谢。


1st Committee · Chair [3:04:30]:

Distinguished representative of China for his statement. I now call on the representative of DPRK for the second right of reply.


Democratic People's Republic of Korea [3:04:41]:

Thank you, Chair, for the floor. I didn't mean to take the floor again for the sake of time, but was compelled to do so in in response to the repeated sophistry of the ROK delegation against the DPRK. As I clarified in my first intervention, the DPRK's position as a nuclear weapon state does not need any recognition of any other state. It is guaranteed by the actual nuclear deterrent, and irreversibly and permanently fixed by the supreme law of my state. I have to clarify that it is not a DPRK, but ROK, who is provocative while staging anti DPRK nuclear war drill with the US every year, irresponsibly talking about the countermeasures against the DPRK. And and I'm clarifying once again that the DPRK will never discuss with the enemy country, the ROK, the issue of exercising its military strength sovereignty within its territory, but defend its territorial sovereignty by thoroughly exercising its power, not by negotiation. Thank you, Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [3:06:02]:

I thank the distinguished representative of DPRK. I now call on the representative of the United States for the second right of reply.


United States of America [3:06:11]:

Thank you, Chair. Given the remarks of several esteemed colleagues on space issues. I want to reply quickly to that. Let's be clear, certain states, Russia and China, may criticize our announcement that the United States has placed space control weapons on orbit, but those states were the first to develop, place, and test weapons in orbit. Moreover, we all have a shared interest in ensuring that states do not place in orbit around the earth any objects carrying nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction, a prohibition set forth in Article four of the Outer Space Treaty, and expressed in multiple UN General Assembly. resolutions. All nations should be concerned if any country seeks to place a nuclear weapon on orbit. Such a capability could pose a threat to all satellites operated by countries and companies around the globe, as well as to the vital communications, scientific, meteorological, agricultural, commercial, and national security services provided by satellite systems that we all depend upon. The United States has no indication that Russia has abandoned its plans to develop and place a nuclear weapon in outer space. We continue to encourage those states that have not signed and ratified the treaty to do so without delay, and in particular, encourage states parties to honor their Article four obligations. Moreover, the United States is committed to space security and promotes voluntary non legally binding measures to reduce the risks of miscommunication and misunderstanding. As in the air or at sea, creating shared understanding by all countries of what constitute safe and professional operations and responsible behaviors in outer space are practical steps toward risk reduction and building. trust. Thank you, Chair.


1st Committee · Chair [3:08:01]:

I thank the distinguished representative of the United States for his statement. The following delegations are unable to exercise their right of reply due to the time constraint. Japan, and Iran. They will be heard as the first speaker to exercise their right of reply at our next meeting. Distinguished delegates, we have exhausted the time available for this meeting. The next meeting of the committee will be held tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. sharp in this conference room. I appeal to all delegations to be punctual to enable us to proceed with our work in the timely manner. The meeting is adjourned.