UN Transcripts — https://transcripts.un.org/en/ga/c1/80/25 First Committee, 25th plenary meeting - General Assembly, 80th session — First Committee — 6 November 2025 Language: en Automatically generated transcript — may contain errors. Not an official United Nations record. --- GA 1st Committee · Chair [0:06]: The 26th Meeting of the Disarmament and International Security Committee, First Committee of the 80th Session of the General assembly is called to order. Distinguished delegates. This afternoon, the Committee. Oh, yo, Yo. Sorry. I apologize. This morning, the Committee will continue to take action on all draft resolutions and decisions submitted under agenda item 92106. I would like to remind delegations that the Committee will meet all day today. Therefore, delegations will be able to exercise their right of reply at the end of the afternoon meeting. We will begin today by turning to cluster 5, other disarmament measures and international security as contained in Informal Paper 2 Rev. 4 Now I should give the floor to delegations wishing to make either a general statement or to introduce new or revised drafts under cluster 5. I recognize the distinguished representative of Cuba. Cuba [1:21]: Gracias. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The delegation of Cuba would like to make a general statement under other disarmament measures and international security. We invite delegations to support the documents that the NAM is putting forward. L11, L13, which is the observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control. L.14 the promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and unproliferation. And we also urge all delegations to vote in favor of pp. 4 of draft resolution L11, which refers to the outcome of the 19th summit of the NAM movement which was held in Kampala in 2024. This outcome document is pertinent because it shows that the movement has the ability to coordinate positions and to act together to address the current challenges that we are facing. Thank you. Chair [2:30]: I thank the distinguished representative of Cuba. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Netherlands. Netherlands (Kingdom of the) [2:37]: Chair. Over the past year, the conversation on artificial intelligence in the military domain has only grown in relevance. The rapid evolution of these technologies continues to influence military capabilities as well as global security dynamics. This makes it essential for the international community to remain engaged, cooperative and forward looking. For this reason, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with the Republic of Korea, tabled a resolution on artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security for the first time last year. Encouraged by the strong support received, we are pleased to table the resolution again this year. We welcome and have taken careful note of the Secretary General's report published earlier this year. We have remained actively engaged in close dialogue bilaterally, in smaller groups, within our cross regional core group and in open consultations. The feedback received has helped shape the updated resolution before you today. Chair. We recognize that some states are ready to move quickly while Others are still developing their national approaches. That is why we propose a gradual step by step approach, one that respects different national paces and ensures that we move forward together inclusively. We do not presume a fixed endpoint rather we believe this should be defined collectively as our shared understanding evolves. The main new element in the text is the proposal to convene three days of informal exchanges in 2026 to be held in Geneva. We already look forward to these open and inclusive discussions and thank you and ODA in advance for their preparation and support. Our appreciation also goes to the core group for their engagement and to the 63 member states that have already joined as Co sponsors. Your support provides a strong mandate. Let me conclude by reiterating our appreciation to all delegations for engaging with us on this topic and requesting your full support for this resolution. Chair and thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [4:50]: I thank the distinguished representative of Netherlands Give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Republic of Korea. Republic of Korea [5:00]: Thank you Mr. Chair. I have the honor to take the floor to introduce the DRIFT resolutions entitled Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and its Implications for International Peace and Security and Youth Disarmament and Non Proliferation contained in documents L56, L46 and L53. Mr. Chair, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the way we process knowledge, information and is rapidly transforming all aspects of our daily lives. Its profound implications for international peace and security require our urgent attention to turn the transformation of the AI era where light and shadow coexist into opportunities for the international community. We should unite to establish principles for its responsible use. In this regard, the Republic of Korea took several initiatives including convening the first ever high level open debate on AI and international peace and security at the Security Council in September this year. With strong participation from around 80 member states and observers, this open debate reaffirmed the broad and growing interest of member States in this issue. We believe it is crucial to maintain this momentum and that the UN in particular this first Committee which is responsible for disarmament and international peace, has an important role to play in this endeavor. Building on this, the Republic of Korea, in partnership with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has tabled a follow up resolution on the AI in the military domain. This year's resolution includes please plans to convene informal exchanges aimed at further sharing states perspectives on all aspects of AI use in the military domain, including opportunities, risk and implications. As of today, we are joined by more than 60 co sponsors to whom we extend our sincere appreciation. This follow up resolution builds upon last year's resolution which garnered widespread support among Member States the newly added informal exchange is a part of the step by step process envisioned by this resolution. Based on the extensive discussion and we look forward to the fruitful exchanges next year. Mr. Chair, the Republic of Korea, a strong champion of youth engagement, as elaborated in Action 38 of the Secretary General's Agenda for Disarmament has also tabled for the fourth time the resolution entitled Youth Disarmament and Non Proliferation Disposition. This draft resolution aims to provide an avenue for Member States to work together to empower, engage and educate young people in the field of disarmament and non proliferation. Throughout the formal session of this Committee and informal discussions, including the first ever Youthful Disarmament Forum held on 10-16-17 and sponsored by the Republic of Korea, many delegations expressed their strong support and high expectations for promoting the meaningful and inclusive participation of youth in disarmament and non proliferation. This revolution seeks to serve as a catalyst in that regard by calling upon Member States, the United nations, relevant specialized agencies, and regional and sub regional organizations to develop and implement policies and programs for young people. Active youth participation will not only enhance diversity in related discussions, but also ensure their sustainability. Since its inception in 2019, this biannual resolution has been adopted by consensus. Given its inherently consensual and cooperative nature, my delegation calls upon all Member States to lend their support to this draft resolution. I'm pleased to note that it already enjoys the support of almost 80 co sponsors, yet another indication of the strong and enduring interest in this important topic. We sincerely thank all delegations that have already joined as Co Sponsors and encourage others who have not yet done so to join this important initiative. I thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [9:06]: I thank the distinguished representative of the Republic of Korea. Before the Committee proceeds to take action on the draft resolutions and decisions in Cluster five, we will hear from delegations wishing to explain their position on those drafts. I recognize the distinguished representative of France. France [9:33]: Thank you, Chairman. France is delivering this explanation of position on behalf of France, the United Kingdom and the United States on L11, our three countries continue to question the notions implied in pp. 7 of a symbiotic relationship between disarmament and development and of a diversion of military expenditures from development needs. We want to make clear that conditions conducive to effective arms control and assignment are not dependent on development. Only defence investments are also necessary to deliver peace and security and in return facilitate development. There shall be no shortcut here. We also express reservations regarding pp. 4 of the resolution, which refers to the final document of the 19th summit of the Non Aligned Movement held in Kampala on January 19202024 this document contains numerous problematic statements that run counter to our national positions, particularly on non proliferation and nuclear deterrence. On L13 regarding environmental norms, we want to make clear that our three countries operate under stringent domestic environmental impact regulations. We see no direct connection, as implied in this resolution, between general environmental standards and multilateral arms control. Finally, while we recognize the need to understand the benefits and challenges of the development of science and technology in the field of disarmament, non proliferation and arms control as expressed in resolution L21, we underscore that the rights referenced in this resolution relate to those specified in the CWC, the BTWC and the NPT. As pp. 5 makes clear, states must exercise those rights in accordance with their international obligations, including their non proliferation obligations under those treaties. None of these three treaties recognizes a right to technologies or a right to sensitive materials that entitles a State to obtain such technologies or materials from other States. I thank you. Chair [12:13]: I thank you. The distinguished representative of France. I give the floor now to the distinguished representative of Belarus. Belarus [12:22]: Thank you. Chair the Republic of Belarus fully supports the draft resolution Presented by Singapore L20 on Open ended Working Group on Security in the use of ICTs and on ICTs themselves. We welcome the outcome of the working groups 11th session this year and in particular the unanimous adoption of the final report this session. The compromise reached within the framework of this group is truly an important achievement, demonstrating that even in the current climate of fundamental differences, countries can still find common ground. This undoubtedly gives hope for positive rote results in further cooperation between UN Member States in this area. We welcome the creation of the new platform following the session of the UN Open ended Permanent Mechanism on ICT Security in the context of international security. We are ready to actively contribute to the work of future mechanisms and we urge all countries to cooperate constructively with a view to developing agreed parameters to regulate this area. Chair we cannot Support draft resolution L46, the use of artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security. Last year we abstained both on the text of the resolution as a whole and on the separate voting of the paragraphs, and the reasons for our position have not changed. Although the resolution is intended to establish a framework and parameters to regulate cooperation between States in the use of AI in military it doesn't provide clear definitions of key concepts and the resolution also fails to distinguish between the specific features of regulation in terms of security, disarmament, such as conventional weapons, chemical weapons and so on. We proceed from the view that we must use focus on these issues within the framework of existing multilateral cooperation mechanisms, namely the GGE on lawss and the ccw. The UN Disarmament Commission, including its relevant working subgroups, also serves as an appropriate forum for discussing these issues. Like last year, we will abstain on the resolution as a whole as well as on all those paragraphs put to a vote. And in conclusion, we wish to stress that the Republic of Belarus, maintaining its consistent position, supports all resolutions submitted on behalf of the naming in the cluster under consideration. Thank you. Chair [15:08]: I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation Russian Federation [15:14]: District Chair. We would like to clarify the position of the Russian Federation on draft resolution on the use of AI in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security. L46 Last year Russia voted against the South Korea, Netherlands UN UNGA Resolution 79239 on the military use of AI, which is referenced in PP. One of the current draft. Nevertheless, our country made a substantial contribution to the UNSG's report on the implementation of the aforementioned resolution, which it set out in detail where it set out in detail Russia's position on the document and the initiative as a whole. The aim of the current draft, as before, is to promote an exclusively Western approach to the use of AI tech in the military sphere based on the so called concept of responsible use. This is included in pp. 3 and pp. 10. These includes controversial criteria that are not known to international humanitarian law and do not enjoy consensus support. In particular, it postulates that responsible use must be human centered, reliable and trustworthy. The approaches of other states, including the Russian position on the need to analyze the existing international frameworks and its applicability to AI based Western systems are not taken into account. The draft also promotes non inclusive regional formats, for example in pp. 15 and Op. 4, first and foremost, the Summit on the Responsible Use of AI in Military sphere. The emphasis is on the risks of the use of such new technology in pp. 6, 9, 17 and Op. 3, as well as the human rights aspect which prevails over the norms and principles of international law. We consider it unacceptable to exaggerate the risks and threats of AI use. We are convinced that this application in weapons systems can significantly increase the effectiveness of task completion, including reducing the likelihood of errors and miscalculation. We view it to be counterproductive to assert the applicability of international human rights law to to AI technologies for military purposes in pp. 2 and op. 1 as well as the participation of NGOs including academia, civil society, business and industry which is included in pp. 14 and op. 7 the initiative to organize under the UN at Geneva. An informal consultation under the auspices of the ODA as included in OP9 has questionable added value given the possibility of holding a similar informal exchange of views on military AI at a no additional cost at the UN Disarmament Commission as part of consideration of the agenda item on new technologies in the context of international security. We also draw attention to the lack of detail in the modalities of these consultations which we see in PPS. 9 and 10, including a lack of clarity regarding the structure of the discussion, the participation of observers, the status of the final report and the procedures for its approval. Without a clear understanding, there is a risk of repeating the experience of the consultations of the UNGA Resolution 7962 in May of this year in New York, which boiled down to a repeat of a well known positions by a limited number of participating States. The consideration of the topic of AI in this Committee will also not require additional decisions on numerous organizational and financial issues related to these consultations. In view of the above, we intend to vote against draft L46 as well as a whole as well as paragraphs pp. 1, 3, 9, 10, op. 7, op. 8, op. 9, op. 10 and we will abstain on pp. 2, 6, 11, 15, op. 1, 3 and 4. GA 1st Committee · Chair [20:09]: Thank you. Russian Federation I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba, Cuba [20:18]: Senor Mr. Chairman, we joined the consensus on L20 on the open ended Working Group on security of and in the use of ICTs 2021, 2025 established pursuant to General General Assembly Resolutions 75 to this draft resolution calls on the SD to provide necessary support from next year onwards to implement all mechanisms of the Global Mechanism to measure progress in the context of ICTs and to foster responsible behaviour from States in the use of ICTs. This new intergovernmental mechanism, which will work on the basis of consensus and will work under the aegis of the United nations, is a significant step forward. The delegation of Cuba worked actively to contribute to this goal on the basis of our commitment to the Working Group. This was established at the behest of Russia and other countries and we attach particular importance to the Group's work, particularly for developing countries. We'd like to thank other countries for working with us on this in spite of how long it took to reach this outcome. Given discussions within this context, there is no common understanding about this supposed neutrality of the ICTs and we shouldn't force the notion of the applicability of international law to cyberspace. Some States are of course, developing offensive capabilities through ICTs. But we think that the possibility of an armed conflict in cyberspace is a real one. And that is why we must preserve ICTs being used solely for peaceful purposes. And to bring about development. In this new stage that is now opening up, we need to look at legally binding standards in this domain. This would facilitate common understanding about how international law can be applied to this domain. As we look at bridging the legal loopholes that currently exist, we are committed to contribute actively to achieving these goals. Thank you. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [22:46]: Distinguished representative of Cuba. Give the floor to the distinguished representative of Israel. Israel [22:53]: Thank you, Chair. Israel would like to deliver an explanation of vote before the Vote on Resolution L11 Relationship between disarmament and development. Even though Israel has joined consensus on the resolution as a whole in the past, we requested a vote on pp. 4. This paragraph makes a reference to a document that was not agreed by the General assembly membership and and many countries, including Israel, were not involved in its drafting nor do they agree with its content. We do not object to references made to the meeting in Kampala as such as can be seen in other resolutions of the Non Aligned Movement. But Israel will not support a positive reference to the final document as a whole and we call on all Member States to consider their position regarding this paragraph. I thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [23:48]: I thank the distinguished representative of Israel. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Iran. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [23:57]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like to explain our position on resolutions L63 and L46. My delegation will vote against the RAF decision L63, which reflects yet another example of hypocritical policies of the United States and therefore merits a firm no. The draft is redundant and unnecessary given the existing robust compliance mechanism under international arms control, disarmament and non proliferation treaties. Ironically, the United States itself has repeatedly failed to comply with these mechanisms, abusing them for political purposes. Its practices of issuing unilateral reports accusing others of non compliance serves only to exert pressure and advance its own political agenda. This double standard is unacceptable, particularly considering the U.S. record of violating its own international obligations. The United States continues to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal, contradicting its commitment under Article 6 of the NPT. Instead of pursuing a world free of nuclear weapons, it increases military spending, lowers the threshold for nuclear use and seeks strategic dominance in missile defense and outer space. In this context, my delegation wishes to draw the attention of the First Committee to the profoundly alarming statement made by the President of the United States last week announcing plans to start testing nuclear weapons and boasting the US has enough nuclear weapons to blow up the world 150 times. Such statements constitute an explicit nuclear threat and a clear declaration of intent to resume nuclear testing in violation of Article 6 of the NPT and contrary to the object and purposes of the CTBT. These remarks seriously undermine the global moratorium on nuclear testing and the decades long international disarmament efforts. As a depository of the npt, the United States bears a special legal and moral responsibility to uphold the treaty. Instead, it has chosen to glorify nuclear weapons and erode confidence in international disarmament regime. We are also deeply alarmed by the U S led campaign of disinformation portraying Iran's peaceful nuclear program as a threat. The unlawful attacks carried out by the United States and the Israeli regime in June 2025 against Iran's safeguarded nuclear facilities represents a grave breach of international law and a dangerous precedent that undermines the entire disarmament and non proliferation architecture. The United States has also failed to fulfill its obligation under other international treaties. It has not met the time bound requirement of the Chemical Weapons Convention, has engaged in activities inconsistent with the Biological Weapon Convention and continues to destabilize arms transfer, notably to the Israeli regime, thereby becoming complicit in serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. For these reasons, my delegation will vote firmly against draft decision L63. Turning to draft resolution L46 on artificial intelligence intelligence in the military domain, our position is as despite ongoing discussions, our understanding of the implication of artificial intelligence for international peace and security remains limited. It would be premature to claim that international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights law are fully applicable to AI. A comprehensive and inclusive study must precede any determination on whether further legal development is needed in this regard. We recall that even after 25 years of deliberation within the OAWG on ICT security, significant divergence among States persists concerning the application of international law. We reaffirm the inalienable right of all States to develop and use emerging technologies and stress that such technologies must not be monopolized by a few countries. We are concerned about the ambiguous notion of responsible application which reflects a selective and restrictive tendency. Accordingly, we will vote against paragraphs in both preambler and operative sections containing this terminology. In light of these explanations, my delegation will abstain on the draft resolution as a whole and on some of its paragraphs, and will vote against PP.3, PP.10, OP.7 and OP.8. I thank you, Mr. Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [28:43]: Thank you, distinguished Representative of Iran. The Committee will now proceed to action on draft resolution 11 entitled Relationship between Disarmament and Development, give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [28:58]: Draft resolution L11 was submitted by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the States, Members of the United nations that and members of the Movement of Non aligned countries on 10 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L11. GA 1st Committee · Chair [29:21]: I thank the Secretary Committee for the statement. A separate vote has been requested on the fourth preamble of paragraph of drafting resolution A C1 80L11. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put this paragraph to vote first. Those in favor of the fourth preamble of paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [30:01]: The Committee is now voting on the fourth preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L11. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [30:42]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 112 against, 3 abstention 14. The fourth preamble of paragraph is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on graft resolution L11 as a whole. Those in favor of draft resolution A C1 80 L11, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [31:11]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L11 entitled Relationship between Disarmament and Development as a whole. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to to indicate their votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [31:59]: After the voting is the as follows. In favor 172 against, 1 abstention. 1 graft resolution L11 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on graft resolution L3 entitled Observance of Environmental Norms in the Drafting and Implementation of Agreements on Disarmament and Arms Control. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [32:34]: Draft resolution L13 was submitted by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the States, Members of the United nations and members of the Movement of Non aligned countries on 10 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1AD L13. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [32:59]: I thank Secretary of the Committee for his statement. A recorded vote has been requested. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L13. Those in favor of draft resolution A C1 80 L13, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [33:21]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L13 entitled Observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate the votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [34:16]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 170 against 1 abstentions 2 draft resolutions L13 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L14 entitled Promotion of Multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non proliferation. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [34:49]: Draft resolution L14 was submitted by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the States Members of the United nations that are members of the Movement of Non aligned countries on 10 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L13. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [35:15]: A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of Draftech Resolution A C1 80 L14 please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [35:31]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L14 entitled Promotion of Multilateralism in the area of Disarmament and non Proliferation. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is unlocked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [36:22]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 122 against 6 abstention 38. Draft resolution L14 is adopted. Committee will now proceed to take action on Draft Resolution L20 entitled Open Ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technology 2021, 2025 established pursuant General Assembly Resolution 75 240. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [37:00]: Draft resolution L20 was submitted by the representative of Singapore on 11 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document H A C 180 20. The present oral statement is made in the Context of Rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. The present statement will also be distributed to Member States under the terms of operative paragraph 1, 2, 3 of the draft resolution. The General assembly would a decide to endorse the final report of the Open Ended Working Group as contained in document A80,257, paragraph 1B. Request the Secretary General to provide the necessary support to operationalize all aspects of the global mechanism on developments in the field of ICTs in the context of international security and advancing responsible State behavior in the use of ICTs starting in 2026 in accordance with the elements agreed in ANNEXC of A79,214 as endorsed in General Assembly Resolution 79, 237 and the additional elements except agreed in ANNEX 1 of A80 257 in order to ensure a smooth and seamless transition from the OEWG to the global mechanism, paragraph 2c also request the Secretary General to provide the necessary support to establish the dedicated Global ICT Security Cooperation and Capacity Building Portal in accordance with A80,257 paragraph 3. 3. The requests contained in operative paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the Draft resolution would constitute additional workload to the Departments for General assembly and Conference Management, Section 2 Office for Disarmament Affairs Section 4, the Department of Commercial Global Communication Section 28 and the Office of Information and Communication Technology Section 29C as follows a For the Department for General assembly and Conference Management, Section 2, additional resource requirements estimated at 467,000 for 2026 and 360,000 for 2027 and subsequent years excluding staff assessment would be required. Interpretation in all six languages would be provided for a the two day organizational session in New York in 2026 b the one day global roundtable meeting in New York in 2026 and and annually thereafter c the five day substantive plenary session in New York in 2026 and annually thereafter accepted in 2030 and every fifth year thereafter and d the five day review conference in New York in 2030 and every fifth year thereafter. Documentation in all six languages will would be provided in the respective years for the Organizational session, the dedicated Thematic Group meetings and dedicated Intersessional meeting the substantive Plenary Session and Review Conference in accordance with established practices. The dates of the meeting would be determined in consultations with the Department for General assembly and Conference Management b For Office for disarmament affairs section 4, additional resource requirements estimated at 153,600 for 2026 and $180,600 for 2027 and subsequent years excluding staff assessment would be required to cover a Consultant to provide technical support to ensure mandates present and future of the online portal that are implemented b For one Administrative Assistant GSOL and associated non POS costs to provide the necessary administrative support, documentation and conference servicing to meetings, both formal and informal to the Global Mechanism C For the Department for global communications section 28 additional resources estimated at $12,900 for 2026 and subsequent years, an additional $6,000 for 2030 and every fifth year thereafter to cover webcasting services D for the Office of Information and Communication Technologies Section 29C additional resource requirements estimated at $349,000 for 2026 and 100 and $200 for 2027 and subsequent years would be required to cover a IT conferencing services for the organizational session, the Global Roundtable meetings, the substantive plan sessions, the review Conference, the simulation exercises, as well as dedicated thematic group meetings and dedicated intersessional meetings with video conferencing and b the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the dedicated global ICT security cooperation capacity building. Portal 4 Should the General assembly adopt draft resolution A1 80 L20, the Secretariat will, to the extent possible, seek to absorb these requirements within the overall approved regular budget resources for 2026 with any portion that cannot be absorbed to be reported in the context of the financial performance report for this year be related. Resource requirements for 2027 and subsequent years may be included in the proposed program budget for the relevant years for the consideration of the General Assembly. The Secretariat also wishes to inform the General assembly that its ability to implement the mandate will depend on the availability of adequate liquidity resources. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [44:11]: I thank the Senate of the Committee for his statement. The sponsor of the draft resolutions have expressed the wish that the draft resolution be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear no objection, I will take it that the Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. Drafting resolution L20 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action. Draft Resolution L21 entitled Role of Subject Science and Technology in the Context of International Security and Disarmament. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [44:52]: Draft resolution L21 was submitted by the representative of India on 12th October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L20. The additional CO sponsors in the E Delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1 80 L21? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pro pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. Burundi the additional CO sponsor for draft resolution L20 are Burundi and the Congo. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [45:53]: Thank you. The sponsors of the draft resolution have expressed the wish that the draft resolution be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear an objection, I will take it that the Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. Drafting Resolution L21 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on drafting Resolution L28 entitled Objective Information on Military Matters, Including Transparency of Military Expenditures. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [46:34]: Draft resolution L28 was submitted by the representative of Germany and Romania on 13 of October. The sponsors of this draft resolution are contained in document A C1AD L2. The additional CO sponsors in the E Delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1 80 L28? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. Speaker 39 [47:26]: There are no additional co sponsors. Thank you, Secretary of the Committee. The sponsors of the draft resolution have expressed the wish that the draft resolution be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear an objection, I will take it that the Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. GA 1st Committee · Chair [47:44]: The draft resolution L28 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L46 entitled Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and Its Implications for International Peace and Security. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [48:10]: Draft resolution L46 was introduced by the representative of the Netherlands and the Republic of Korea on 14 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C 18046. The present oral statement is made in the Context of Rule 150 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. The present statement will also be distributed to Member States under the terms of operative paragraph 9 and 10 of the draft resolution. The General assembly would decide to convene informal exchanges in Geneva for States to further share perspectives on observations and conclusions as presented in the Report of the Secretary General, including opportunities and challenges, existing and emerging normative proposals and next steps, and that the Office for Disarmament affairs will provide the necessary support to convening the informal exchanges and a written factual summary to the first committee at its 81st session. Operative paragraph 9b Decide that the formal exchanges should be composed of a three day meeting in 2026 and that this consultation shall be open to the full participation of all Member States and observer States and international and regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, academia and civil society, including the scientific and technological community and industry. Operative paragraph 10. 3. The request contained in operative paragraphs 9 and 10 of the draft resolution would constitute additional workload to the Department for General assembly and Conference Management Section 2 Office for Disarmament Affairs, Section 4 and the United Nations Office in Geneva 29E as follows a. For the Department for General assembly and Conference Management, Section 2. Implementation of the mandate would entail resource Requirements estimated at $65,700 excluding staff assessment in 2026. Interpretation in all six languages would be provided for the three day meeting consisting of two three hour meetings per per day over the three day period in Geneva in 2026. The request over documentation would entail one pre session document with a total word count of 3,000 words in all six languages in 2026 in accordance with established practice. The date of the meeting would be determined in consultations with the Department for General assembly and Conference Management in Geneva. B. For Office for Disarmament Affairs, Section 4 additional resource requirements estimated at $9,500 would be required for 2026 to cover the travel cost of two staff of the Office of Disarmament affairs to provide technical and substantive support for the meeting in Geneva. C. For the United Nations Office in Geneva, Section 29E additional resource requirements estimated at $2,400 would be required in 2026 for a sound technician and recording operator for the meeting in Geneva. 4. Should the General assembly adopt draft resolution A C, the Secretariat will, to the extent possible, seek to absorb these requirements within the overall approved regular budget resources for 2026 with any portion that cannot be absorbed to be reported in the context of the financial performance report for the year. The Secretariat also wishes to inform the General assembly that its ability to implement the mandate will depend on on the availability of adequate liquidity resources. The additional Co Sponsors in the Delegate Portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to Co sponsor draft resolution A C1 80 L46? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of Sponsors and be duly recorded. There are no additional Co Sponsors. GA 1st Committee · Chair [53:09]: Chair I thank you, the Secretary of the Committee. Separate votes are being requested on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th, 10th and 15th preamble of paragraphs and operative paragraphs 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 over the draft resolution A C1 80 L46. We should now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first one by one. Those in favor of the first preambler paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [53:42]: The Committee is now voting on the first preambular paragraph of tract resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [54:24]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor, 151 against, 1 abstention 6. The first preamble of paragraph is retained. Voting favor of the second preamble of paragraphs, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [54:45]: The Committee is now voting on the second preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [55:31]: The Voting Director. The result of the voting is as follows. In favor, 145 against, 1 abstention 11. The second preamble of paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the third preamble of paragraph, please signify those against absentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [55:52]: The Committee is now voting on the third preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [56:47]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 148 against 2 abstention 7. The third parameter paragraph is removed. Retained. Those in favor of the sixth preambler paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [57:07]: The Committee is now voting on the sixth preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution 46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [57:54]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor, 150 against, 0 abstention 8. The sixth preamble of paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the ninth preamble of paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [58:14]: The Committee is now voting on the ninth preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all the allegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [59:02]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 149 against, 2 abstention 7. The 9th perambula paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the 10th preambler paragraph please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [59:23]: The committee is now voting on the 10th preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. Chair GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:00:12]: the result of the voting is as follows. In favor 147 against, 2 abstention 8. The 10th preamble of paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the 15th preambler paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:00:32]: The Committee is now voting on the 15th preambler paragraph of draft resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:01:17]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 146 against, 0 abstention 10. The 15 preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of operative paragraph one, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:01:36]: The Committee is now voting on operatives paragraph 1 of 20, resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate the votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:02:26]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 144 against, 1 absentious 12. Operative paragraph 1 is retained. Those in favor of paragraph 3, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:02:46]: The committee is now voting on operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly with requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is unlocked. Is locked. Sorry. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:03:36]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 148 against, 1 abstention 7. Operating paragraph 3 is retained. Those in favor of operating paragraph 4, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:03:55]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution level 46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:04:47]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 149 against, 0 abstention 7. Operative paragraph 4 is retained. Those in favor of operative paragraph 7, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:05:06]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 7 of trap resolution level 46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:05:51]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 144 against, 3 abstention 9. Operative paragraph 7 is retained. Those in favor of operative paragraph 8, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:06:10]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:06:53]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 147. Against, 3 abstention 4. Operative paragraph 8 is retained. Those in favor of operative paragraph 9, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:07:12]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:07:56]: Result of the voting is as follows. In Favor 148 against, 3 abstention 6. Operating paragraph 9 is retained. Those in favor of operating paragraph 10, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:08:14]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 10 of draft resolution L46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:08:58]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 143 against 4, abstention 7. Operating paragraph 10 is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L46 as a whole. Those in favor of draft resolution A C1 80 L46, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:09:26]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L46, entitled Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain and Its Implications for International Peace and Security as a whole. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:10:21]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 163 against, 5 abstention 5. Draft resolution L46 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L53 entitled Youth Disarmament and Non Proliferation. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:10:57]: Draft resolution L53 was submitted by the representative of the Republic of Korea on 14 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L53. The additional CO sponsors in the Edelegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1 78 L53? Yes. May we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional Co sponsors For draft resolution L53 are as Congo, Sierra Leone, Canada GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:12:00]: Separate votes have been requested on the 8th and 14th parameter paragraph of draft resolution A C1 80 L53. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put this paragraph to the vote first. Those in favor of the eighth paramour paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:12:22]: The Committee is now voting on the eighth preambular paragraph of Draft Resolution L53. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:13:00]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 157 against 1, 1 abstention 4. The eighth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the 14th preamble paragraph, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:13:16]: The Committee is now voting on the 14th preambular paragraph of draft resolution L53. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:14:01]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 152 against 1 abstention 5. The 14 parameter paragraph is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L53 as a whole. Those in favor of the after resolution A C1 80 L53, please signify those against abstention votes. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:14:27]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L53 entitled Youth Disarmament and Non Proliferation as a whole. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:15:07]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor, 169. Against, 2 abstention. One graft resolution A53 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution S63 entitled Compliance with non Proliferation, Arms Limitation and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:15:39]: Draft decision LC63 was submitted by the representative of the United States of America on 16th October. The sponsors of the draft decision are contained in document A C1 80L63. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:16:01]: A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the after resolution A C1 80L63, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:16:17]: The Committee is now voting on Draft Decision L63 entitled Compliance with Non Proliferation, Arms Limitation and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:17:03]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor, 162 against, 2 abstention 6. GAFT Resolution L63 is adopted. I now call on delegations wishing to explain their position. After the vote, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Argentina. Argentina [1:17:34]: Thank you very much, Chairman. We'd like to make an explanation of vote on L11 and L53 which we voted in favor of, which contains language on the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda from which we disassociate. We have been saying that for us, the 2030 Agenda is made up of non binding obligations and states have the liberty to decide whether or not to implement them themselves. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:18:07]: Representative of Argentina, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba. Cuba [1:18:17]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. My delegation abstained on L63 compliance with non proliferation, arms limitation and disarmament agreements and commitments because we believe that the United States does not have the moral right to put forward a text such as this in the First Committee. In the international domain, the United States has historically undermined the non proliferation disarmament agenda. The United States is the only country that has used a nuclear bomb and spends much more on weapons than any other state. The United States has the highest number of nuclear weapons ready to be used and it has an aggressive military doctrine. It also has a rather ambiguous threshold for potentially using such weapons. In practice. The United States violates the spirit and the letter of these agreements, as well as the achievements from review conferences. The United States also continues to delay its Ratification of the ctbt. There is another speaker speaking in the room and it is making it difficult to interpret. The United States is the country that is hindering the full implementation of Article 10. Chair [1:20:02]: Interrupter this intervention. I have a point of order asked by Israel. Please, Israel [1:20:20]: Senor Presidente. Mr. Chairman. Cuba [1:20:26]: This same country is also hindering the implementation of Article 11. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:20:31]: Sorry, I have to interrupt this intervention. I give the floor to the representative of Israel for a point of order. Israel [1:20:38]: Thank you, Chair. I'm sorry to interrupt, but I am obliged to raise a point of order. In accordance with the established practice of the General assembly and its committees as reflected in official documents and guidelines issued by the United Nations. Delegations are expected to refrain from any form of visual or political display during meetings. This includes the exhibition of flags, banners, posters, photographs or other visual materials of a political nature within the assembly hall or conference room. I would therefore like to request through you, Chair, that the representative of Cuba respects this forum and refrain from displays that are inconsistent with the decorum of the United Nations. I thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:21:29]: I thank the distinguished representative of Israel. I thank duly note of her statement. I encourage all delegations to respect the decorum of meetings of the un. I give back the floor to the representative of Cuba to finish her intervention. Cuba [1:21:52]: Thank you very much, Chairman. Just to conclude with our statement, I just wanted to say that we believe that the United States promotes non conventional wars throughout the world and encourage terrorism with complete disregard for international law. This goes against international international peace and security. Thank you. I thank. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:22:20]: Representative of Cuba, give all the floor to the distinguished representative of India. India [1:22:28]: Thank you, chair. On L46, India has voted in favor of the resolution. However, India has abstained on its PP2 and OP1. India would like to record its view that armed conflict is governed by international humanitarian law. India does not accept obligations arising out of international human rights law in armed conflicts, including the use of emerging technologies such as the use of AI in the military domain. Further, the application of international human rights law does not fall under the subject matter of this committee. I thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:23:07]: I thank you. Representative of India, give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mexico. Mexico [1:23:15]: Thank you, Chairman. Mexico voted in favor of the draft L46 artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security. Because we are convinced of the importance of the First Committee addressing this matter, I reiterate that for my country, the applications of swift technological changes should be used to foster human development and not to make the military machinery more efficient. Because this is a new matter in the First Committee, it seems to us that some paragraphs or concepts could impact the future treatment of the topic, and that is why we abstained on some paragraphs. We do not agree with the persistent use of the phrase responsible use or the responsible application of AI in the military domain in pp. 3 when member states have not yet had the opportunity to reach an agreement on what this actually means, and particularly if the co authors decided to determine a priori what they believe responsible to mean. We also see a potential trend for the development or establishment of standards or norms of behavior in this area. The asymmetry in the discussion between those countries who already incorporate AI into their military activities in comparison with those who don't do so is quite clear. This is particularly clear in the parties to the resolution moving forward in some sections of the resolution who are trying to speak about recognizing inclusive multilateral exchanges that have taken place and and those that can be understood as talks between small groups of like minded countries as is enshrined in pp. 15. Mexico also wishes to raise its concern about the resistance to include clear references about the importance of significant human control of artificial intelligence. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:25:29]: I thank the representative of Mexico. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Egypt. Egypt [1:25:39]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wish to deliver this explanation on vote regarding Egypt's position in L46. Egypt acknowledges positively the efforts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and South Korea in drafting this resolution on artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security. We welcome the consideration of the General assembly through its First Committee of such an important topic with wide ranging implications on international peace and security, particularly within the current context of heightened geopolitical tensions and increased polarization. It's for this reason that Egypt has voted in favor of the draft resolution as well as its voted paragraphs, as it's our belief that it contains good bases to be built on. That said, Egypt is of the view that the draft resolution could have benefited from a more enhanced and strengthened language, particularly in the following aspects. First, human control can neither be disregarded nor referenced in a thinned out manner when it comes to human life. Aspects of judgment, control and usage must all be clearly defined and contextualized in discussions addressing artificial intelligence in military domain. Second, without prejudice to potential opportunities of AI, these opportunities shouldn't be equated with the serious challenges and risks posed by military applications of AI. Our focus needs to be directed to addressing those challenges and risks as a priority. Third, the full applicability of international law, including international humanitarian law in all areas and aspects of military applications of artificial intelligence and throughout its life cycle should be respected. Finally, we wish to affirm our readiness as a Core group member to continue our engagement with the aim of updating and developing the text in a manner that copes with the current challenges. I thank you, Mr. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:27:48]: Chair. I thank you. Representative of Egypt the floor to the distinguished representative of the United States. United States of America [1:27:58]: Thank you, Chair we would like to provide explanations for Some of the US votes in cluster 5 on other disarmament issues and international security. The United States is pleased to join consensus on the resolution regarding the open ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications ICT Technologies. We appreciate the efforts made to produce this resolution. The United States recognizes the significance of the Global Mechanism and maintains that it must not add any new exorbitant costs to the UN budget. We also affirm that the UN has no operational role in capacity building aside from facilitating voluntary mechanisms. Acknowledging the benefits and progress made by the Final report of the OWG, the United States reiterates its strong disassociation with paragraphs 9, 12, 28, 43D and 53A of the Final Report. The United States remains deeply disappointed that the report retains references to gender and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These topics distract from the discussion of security and use of information and communication technologies, including cyberspace. The United States strongly affirms that the references to gender and SDGs have no place in a report on cyberspace stability and will continue to push back when discussion under the Global Mechanism references these topics. Chair we would like to use this opportunity to explain our opposition to L46 artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security. The Trump administration has made clear that the United States will reject any and all efforts by the UN to assert control over AI. This resolution risks starting down the unwelcome and unhelpful path of creating a global governance regime designed to institute centralized control over a critical technology and the United States of America's war fighters. Attempting to determine the future of AI at the UN would be a gross violation of national sovereignty and would stifle innovation. We also want to clarify our position specifically with regard to PP2 and OP1. The United States rejects the inclusion of international human rights law as relevant for this topic. While we appreciate the resolution sponsors engagement with the United States, the United States has been and will continue to be the gold standard for how AI is used in all domains, including the military. The United States Department of War was the first military in the world to issue a policy on autonomy in weapons systems and to adopt ethical principles for the use of AI in military operations. While we welcome engagement with nations on this topic outside the un, we cannot support the proposed resolution. Chair. Finally, on the resolution regarding L13 observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control, we remain concerned with both the implied direct connection between the general environmental standards and multilateral arms control, as well as with the periodicity of the resolution. The United states policy on L13 observance of environmental norms in the drafting and implementation of agreements on disarmament and arms control was described in the Joint Statement delivered by France on behalf of France, the United Kingdom and the United States. While the United States broke consensus and voted against this resolution, we would like to emphasize the significant leadership of the United States Government, in particular the National Nuclear Security Administration, in efforts to address environmental remediation. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:31:50]: Thank you, Representative of the United States. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Iran. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [1:31:57]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation position on draft resolution L20 and L21 is as follows. On draft decision L20 entitled OEWG on security of and in the use of ICT, establish person to General assembly resolution 75 my delegation extends its sincere appreciation to Ambassador Ghafur, his team and the Secretariat for their tireless and professional efforts which led to the establishment of a single track state led consensus based United Nations Global Mechanism. While we acknowledge the progress made and welcome improvements in the final Report, we remain concerned about the imbalance between implementing existing voluntary norms and developing new norms, including the elaboration of legally binding obligations in the use of ICTs. The report also fails to fully reflect the range of threats identified by a number of States, especially those related to the responsibility of private sector actors and platforms with extraterritorial impact. To address these shortcomings, my delegation proposed a compilation of list of new norms and threats identified by States during the OAWG process to guide the future work of the UN Global Mechanism. We believe these proposals would help bridge the significant gaps within the pillars and norms and threats in line with paragraphs 14 and 36 of the final Report. My delegation will remain engaged in promoting the consideration of new norms and critical threats within the framework of the UN global mechanism. Given the unique characteristics of ICTs, we also emphasize the importance of developing legally binding instruments to ensure their peaceful use. The mandate of the future mechanism as reflected in Annex C of the third Annual Progress Report includes such development. We welcome the decision that accredited stakeholders will participate on a non objection basis and hold a consultative status Consistent with the intergovernmental nature of the process, it is essential that the five pillars of the Mechanism mandate are treated equally with full respect of State sovereignty and consensus based decision making. As clearly reaffirmed in Annex c of the 3rd APR, Iran remains committed to working constructively within the United Nations Global Mechanism to establish, strengthen the security of and in the use of ICTs under Resolution L21 entitled Rule of Science and Technology in the Context of International Security and Disarmament, we recognize the vital importance of the international exchange of dual use and high technology products, services and know how for peaceful purposes which are essential for the socio economic development of all societies, particularly developing countries. At the same time, we acknowledge that certain military applications of the scientific and technological advances may contribute to the development of weapons of mass destruction. It is therefore necessary to strike a careful balance between facilitating the fullest possible exchange of technology for peaceful purposes and preventing its misuse for the development of wmdz. In regulating such transfers, the legitimate defense and security concerns of all States must be fully respected. This objective can only be achieved through an inclusive, transparent and non discriminatory multilateral process leading to universally applicable guidelines negotiated with the participation of all States. In this regard, Iran reiterates the concerns of developing countries over the exclusive and ad hoc expert control regimes that restrict access to dual use technologies and hinder the socio economic development. Further adjustments to the draft remains necessary to restore its balanced intent. I thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:36:08]: Thank you, Representative of Iran. I give the floor to the distinguished Representative of Israel. Israel [1:36:15]: Thank you, Chair. Israel would like to deliver an explanation of vote after the vote on resolution L20. Israel wishes to express its sincere and profound appreciation to Singapore and to Ambassador Ghafur and his very skilled team as well as the devoted and highly professional UNODA Secretariat for their steadfast leadership throughout the OEWG process, culminating in the successful adoption by consensus of the final Report. This achievement underscores the fundamental importance of consensus as the cornerstone of the OEWG's work. It is in this spirit of inclusivity and shared ownership that has allowed us to advance to a common understanding of what constitutes responsible state behavior in cyberspace. While some of our reservations remain unresolved and not all of our concerns have been fully reflected in the final version of the Report, we have recognized the inherent value of compromise. In the spirit of consensus, Israel has demonstrated its flexibility. Accordingly, Israel joined other delegations and supported the adoption of this Final Report and its annexes as presented in a Res. 80. We reaffirm that Israel remains committed to working collaboratively with fellow Member States and to maintaining a constructive and forward looking approach in advancing an inclusive and transparent dialogue on cybersecurity within the UN Framework. Chair as the mandate of the current OUWG has terminated and we turn now our attention to the establishment of a future permanent institutional dialogue, Israel underscores the need for consensus to remain the guiding principle in all our decision making. Upholding this principle leading to the creation of our new mechanism and while working in it, is essential in ensuring that the interests and perspectives of all Member States are are respected and that our collective efforts are credible, balanced and effective. Israel further reiterates that building a common understanding of the application of international law to the use of ICTs by state must precede the formulation or adoption of any new rules, norms or principles. In this context, we also reaffirm Israel's position that there is currently no need for any new legally binding instruments. Finally, Israel strongly supports international capacity building efforts, especially those aimed at enhancing the global cyber resilience. These efforts must be demand driven, transparent and politically neutral, and must respect the sovereignty and needs of recipient States. The Israeli delegation participated in this process from its inception. Israel has long been an active and constructive voice in the in the cybersecurity domain, including as a member of the 2015 GGE which helped lay the foundation for the current framework of responsible state behavior in cyberspace. Moreover, Israel will continue to contribute meaningfully to global cyber resilience and to the stability and security of the cyberspace. I thank you Chair GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:39:14]: I thank Representative of Israel Distinguished Delegates we have heard from from the last speaker for the exponential vote after the vote on Class 5 other disarmament measures and international security. The Committee will now turn to Class 6 Regional Disarmament and Security as Contained in Informal Paper 2 Rev. 4. First, I shall give the floor to delegations wishing to make general statements or to introduce draft resolutions or decisions under cluster 6. Recognized distinguished representative of Algeria. Algeria [1:39:54]: Thank you Mr. Chair. I wish to present you with draft resolution L27 Strengthening of Security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region after the necessary technical amendments were made. This draft rest is a commitment to turning the Mediterranean into a locus for dialogue, prosperity and stability. This region is a meeting point for civilizations and economic progress. It also faces security challenges including terrorism and trans border organized crime as well as illicit trafficking and weapons and this requires a multi pronged and comprehensive approach and coordination of efforts. The draft resolution acts on the a security pillar through the establishment of regional international cooperation to counterterrorism in all its forms and phenomena, as well as addressing trans border illicit trafficking and weapons as well as trans border organized crime, in addition to the transfer of information and institutional capacity. Building the Political Pillar Strengthening political dialogue to peacefully settle conflicts amongst Member States and full respect to the UN or for the UN Charter and relevant international law principles. Development and Humanitarian Humanitarian pillar by addressing socioeconomic gaps thanks to or based on national efforts to ensure effective and dignified participation by all peoples of the region in sustainable development. I wish to thank all those who have enriched the relevant Secretary General's report, including through valuable contributions to this year's report. We hope that this draft resolution will continue to be supported. Thank you Mr. Chair [1:42:04]: Chair. Thank you, Representative of Algieri. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the European Union. EU · EU [1:42:12]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have the honor to speak on behalf of the EU and its member States with the alignment of North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Boston, Herzegovina, Iceland, Norway and San Marino to deliver a general statement with regard to draft resolution L27, Strengthening of Security and Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region Op. 5 of the draft resolution calls upon all countries of the Mediterranean Region to adhere to relevant multilaterally negotiated legal instruments related to the field of disarmament and non proliferation, thus creating the conditions necessary for strengthening peace and cooperation in the region. We would like to underline that the reference to relevant legal instruments includes, in our view, the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban treaty, which despite 178 ratifications has regrettably not yet entered into force. The CTBT has established a powerful norm against nuclear testing and is making an invaluable contribution to international peace and security for the good of humanity. Promoting the universalization and early entry into foreign force of the CTBT are among the EU's top priorities. All EU27 member states have ratified the Treaty and remain strongly committed to pursuing the achievements of its objectives. The EU also continues to provide significant financial support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities. Confirming the EU Member States continued active engagement the EU has become a supporter of 10 actions of the UN Secretary General's agenda for disarmament, among which action4 bring the Comprehensive Nuclear Tasban Treaty into force Mr. Chair, the EU deeply deplores Russia's decision to revoke its ratification of the ctbt, bringing the number of remaining annexed two states from eight to nine, thus further delaying the entry into further force of the Treaty, which requires all 44 annexed to states to ratify. The European Union calls on Russia to continue to respect the object and purpose of the treaty of which it remains a signatory. The EU reiterates its call on all States who have not yet done so to sign and ratify the citibiti without any preconditions or delay. In particular, we address this call to the now nine remaining annexed States whose ratification is essential for the Treaty's entry into force. Pending the CTBT's entry into force, the EU calls upon all States to maintain moratorium on nuclear weapons test explosions or any other nuclear explosions and to refrain from any actions that would undermine the Treaty's object and purpose. Nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions represent a serious threat to international peace and security and and undermine the global non proliferation regime. It is important that all State signatories adhere to the objectives of the Treaty. Nonetheless, the absence of the CTBT's entry into force prevents the use of on site inspections, an important verification tool. Only the entry into force of the treaty outlaw in a verifiable way nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions. We therefore continue to use every opportunity to advocate the Treaty's ratification and universalization. Also during this first committee session, Mr. Chair, the EU also supports the universalization of the Hague Count of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile proliferation, currently with 145 subscribing states that aims at curbing the proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of delivering WMDs and contains confidence building measures to reduce the risks of miscalculation posed by the flight tests of ballistic missiles and space launches, thus contributing to objectives of OP6 of the draft resolution. I thank you Mr. Chair. Chair [1:46:08]: I thank you Representative of the European Union. I give the floor to the distinguished Representative of Pakistan. Pakistan [1:46:14]: Thank you Chair I wish to introduce Pakistan's annual resolutions presented under cluster 6. Chair the importance of regional approaches to regulating arms, fostering confidence and securing peace have long been recognized. Drawing lessons from several regions of the world, Pakistan has for decades led initiatives in the UN to advance regional disarmament, conventional arms control and CBMs. These resolutions reaffirm the complementarity of between regional and global approaches to arms control, disarmament and confidence building as essential to international peace and stability. Draft Resolution L6 links CBMs to regional concerns, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution and disarmament for development. It calls for dialogue, compliance with arms control agreements and UN consultation with States in regions of tension to further CBM efforts. Draft Resolution L7 takes note of proposals for disarmament at regional and sub regional levels and underlines the need for efforts to promote regional disarmament in accordance with the specific characteristics of and requirement of Each region draft resolution L8 recognizes the crucial role of conventional arms control in promoting regional and international peace and security and notes that balance in the preservation of defense capabilities of States at the lower level of armaments contributes to peace and stability and should be a prime objective of conventional arms control. It also notes with interest initiatives taken in various parts of the world. Chair Recognizing the feedback received from delegations in previous sessions, we have replaced Conference of Disarmament with the UN Disarmament Commission considering its deliberative mandate to consider formulation of principles that can serve as a framework for regional agreements on conventional arms control. We will be ready to engage with delegations to discuss proposals for the next cycle of the Disarmament Commission. Taking this opportunity, we wish to thank delegations for their strong support to these resolutions in previous years and we look forward to their continued support board. Mr. Chair, I thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:49:08]: I thank you. The representative of Pakistan. The Committee will now listen to delegations wishing to explain their position before we take action on the G proposals listed under Class 6 Regional Disarmament and Security. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Belarus. Belarus [1:49:31]: Thank you, Chair. The Republic of Belarus is a staunch supporter of arms control and confidence and security building measures at the regional and sub regional levels. This is why we fully support Resolution L9 confidence and security building measures in the regional and sub regional context. L7 regional disarmament and L8 conventional arms control at the regional and sub regional level. The purpose of regional conventional arms control instruments and csbms is to reduce the risk of military incidents and the possibility of military activity in general. This also decreases the risk of incidents at the borders of participating states. In the European continent. An entire system of mutually connected and mutually supportive political and legally binding agreements on arms control and csbms were formed. The central elements include the Treaty on the Conventional Forces in Europe, the Open Skies Treaty and the Vienna document on csbms. Unfortunately, in the context of a deep crisis in European security, the CFE Treaty has effectively ceased to exist and the visibility and effectiveness of the OST and Vienna document have significantly diminished. Against a backdrop of escalating military and political increased political tensions in Europe, there has been a sharp rise in military expenditures leading to the militarization of the full region. We hope that the resolution adopted today will remind everyone the security and stability should be strengthened not by building up military capabilities and arms races, but by developing and implementing arms control and csbm. Thank you. India [1:51:40]: Thank you, Chair. India will vote against the resolution on L8 as well as its op which requests the UN Disarmament Commission to consider the formulation of principles that can serve as a framework for regional agreements on conventional arms control. In 1993, the UNDC had by consensus adopted guidelines and recommendations on regional disarmament. In 1999, the UNDC adopted guidelines on conventional arms control and disarmament. Further, in 2017, the UNDC adopted by consensus recommendations on practical confidence building measures in the field of conventional weapons. In light of this, we fail to see what value will be added by UNDC in further deliberations on this subject, which has already been considered at length earlier by it. Further, we believe that the security concerns of States extend beyond narrowly defined regions. Consequently, the notion of preservation of a balance in defence capabilities in the regional or sub regional context is both unrealistic and unacceptable. We are therefore not convinced that conventional arms control, which is a global issue, needs to be pursued primarily in the regional and sub regional context. Due to this reason, India will vote against PP. 7. I thank you Chair GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:53:08]: thank you. The Representative of India. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L6 entitled Confidence Building Measures in the Regional and sub Regional Context. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:53:24]: Draft resolution L6 was submitted by the representative of Paris, Pakistan on 3rd October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L6. The additional CO sponsors in the Delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1. 80? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. There are no additional co Sponsors. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:54:13]: Chair Sponsors of drafting resolutions have expressed the wish that the draft resolution be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear no objection, I will take it that the Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. Resolution L6 is adopted. Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L7 entitled Regional Disarmament. I give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:54:47]: Draft resolution L7 was submitted by the representative of Pakistan on 3rd October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L7. The additional CO sponsors in the delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not referring reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1AD L7? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of Co sponsors and be duly recorded. There are no additional Co Sponsors. Chair the sponsor of Drafting Solutions have expressed the wish that draft resolution be adopted by the Committee without a vote. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:55:42]: If I hear an objection, I will take that. The Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. GAF Resolution L7 is adopted. Committee will now proceed to take action On GAF Resolution L8 entitled Conventional Arms control at the Regional and sub regional levels. I give now the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:56:08]: Draft resolution L8 was submitted by the representative of Pakistan on 3rd October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L8. The additional CO sponsors in the Delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1AD L8? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. Speaker 122 [1:56:57]: There are no additional co Sponsors. Separate votes have been requested on the seventh preamble paragraph and operating paragraph 2 of the draft resolution A C1 80L8. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put this paragraph to the vote first one by one. Those in favor of the seventh preambler paragraph, please signify those against our sanctions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:57:23]: The Committee is now voting on the seventh preambler paragraph of draft resolution L8. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:58:11]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 156 against 1, abstention 5. The seventh preamble of paragraph 8 is retained. Those in favor of operative paragraph 2, please signify those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:58:29]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution L8. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the Board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [1:59:16]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 105 against 3, abstention 50 operating paragraph 2 is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the after Resolution A, C1 80L8 as a whole. Those in favor of graft Resolution A C1L8, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [1:59:55]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L8 entitled Conventional Arms control at the regional and sub regional levels as a whole. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate the votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:00:42]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 171 against 1 abstention 3. Gas Resolution L8 is adopted. Committee will now proceed to take action on Gas Resolution L10 entitled Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:01:13]: The draft resolution L10 was submitted by the representative of Indonesia on behalf of the States members of the United nations that are members of of Non aligned movement on 10 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L10. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:01:43]: A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of draft resolution A C1 80L10, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:01:59]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L10 entitled Implementation of the Declaration of the Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the floor? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:02:50]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 122 against 6 abstention 33. Draft resolution L10 is adopted. Committee will now proceed to take action on gas resolution on L27 entitled Strengthening of Security and Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region and I will give the floor to the Secretary of the committee. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:03:15]: Draft resolution L27 was submitted by the representative of Algeria on 13 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A C1 80L27. The additional CO sponsors in the E Delegate portal of the First Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co sponsor draft resolution A C1 80 L27? If yes, may we kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order for them to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co sponsors for draft proposal L27 are as Yemen, Bosnia Herzegovina, Uganda, Sudan. Thank you, Chair. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:04:18]: Separate votes have been requested on operatory paragraph 2 and 5 of the House Resolution A C1 80L27. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first one BY one. Those in favor of operative paragraph two, please signify. Those against abstentions. The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 2 of draft resolution L27. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:04:48]: The voting machine is unlocked. The allegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The the machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:05:29]: The result of the voting is as follows. In favor 153 against 5, abstention 2. Operatory paragraph 2 is retained. Those in favor of obligatory paragraph 5, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:05:45]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution L27. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:06:23]: The result of the voting is as follows. In February. 155 against 4 abstention 2. Operative paragraph 5 is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on drafting resolution L27 as a whole. Those in favor of drafting resolution A C, please signify. Those against abstentions. GA 1st Committee · Secretary [2:06:50]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L27 entitled Strengthening of Security and Cooperation in the Mediterranean Region as a whole. The voting machine is unlocked. The delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:07:36]: Result of the voting is as follows. In favor of 164 against 4 abstention 3. Draft resolution L27 is adopted. Russian Federation [2:07:54]: I now call on delegations wishing to explain the position after the bolt, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation. Distinguished Chairman, we would like to speak on our decision in terms of draft L8, conventional arms control at the regional and sub regional levels. Russia voted in favor of draft L8 as a whole as well as PP7 and is grateful to Pakistan for its efforts in finalizing this document. At the same time, we consider it necessary to clarify our vote on OP2, which calls on the UN Disarmament Commission to consider developing principles for regional agreements on conventional arms control. We do not object in general to the possible consideration of conventional arms issues by the dc. However, we believe that the issue here is not a priority and needs no discussion in the near future. This is especially true given that relatively recently, in 2017, the DC agreed by consensus on the recommendations on practical CBMs in the field of conventional arms. At this stage, the document appears to be sufficient. At present, we are satisfied that the Commission is studying both the traditional topic of nuclear disarmament and the issue of new technology in the context of international security. We are convinced that this approach best addresses the current interests and requests of the international community. In view of the above, we assume that the topic of conventional weapons in OP2 will not be included in the agenda of the DC in the near future. In this regard, Russia abstained from the vote on this paragraph. Thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:10:42]: I thank the representative of the Russian Federation and I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Israel. Israel [2:10:50]: Thank you, Chair. I would like to present Israel's explanation of vote after the vote on resolution L27 strengthening the security and cooperation in the Mediterranean region, specifically regarding OP2 and OP5 as they do not reflect the reality in the Middle east and the Mediterranean region. Regarding OP2, it is important to stress that peace in the Mediterranean and specifically in the Middle east is the ultimate goal of the State of Israel. As stated throughout this Committee, Israel endorsed President Trump's peace plan for the region. This plan seeks to extend ties and bonds between states and people, yet doesn't compromise the necessary and legitimate security needs of States, which cannot be underestimated in our region. Yet this one dimensional paragraph is misleading and does not reflect the new regional reality. Some examples of the emissions that are missing in the text are the activities of non state actors and radical groups that promote terror in the whole region. The ongoing missile proliferation by the Islamic Republic of Iran to numerous terrorist groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis, as well as Iran's clandestine activities in the R and D of chemical and biological weapons. Regarding OP5, Israel believes that due regard should be given first and foremost to the serious lack of compliance. Non compliance remains a serious alarming issue, especially in the Middle East. For these reasons, we voted no on these paragraphs and the resolution as a whole. I thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:12:31]: I thank Representative of Israel. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United States. United States of America [2:12:38]: Thank you, Chair. We would like to provide explanations for several of our votes in cluster 6 on regional disarmament and security. The United States must disassociate from text in several resolutions in cluster 6 and across different thematic clusters, including L4, L8, L9, L11, L13, L19, L26, L30, L33, L42, L49, L51, L52, L53, L54 and L55 due to unacceptable and unnecessary texts on or related to Sustainable Development Goals, gender and or pact for the future, the United States rejects all references to SDGs and firmly believes that the 2030 Agenda and the SDGS advance a program of soft global governance inconsistent with U.S. sovereignty and adverse to the interests of Americans. We believe all countries should be similarly wary of such an affront to their sovereignty. At the same time, we respect the sovereignty of other nations. We understand that they may choose to pursue individual objectives covered within the sd. In many cases, the United States proposed replacing text calling for achieving SDGs with text called for achieving global prosperity in its place. We regret that the penholders were unwilling to accept these suggestions towards a goal that we believe could have united us all. Furthermore, the United States must again make clear its position that the pact for for the future does not create or alter existing international legal obligations. Chair it is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female. To achieve this, we insist upon using clear and accurate language that recognizes women are biologically female and men are biologically male. The United States expects the UN to ensure that that its documents and programming align with that policy by using terminology that clearly refers to women and men, girls and boys, and avoids ambiguous terms. Likewise, the United States does not support organizational practices that promote diversity, equity or inclusion initiatives. These are important aspects of the US Government's broader quote, back to the basics, end quote approach to multilateral institutions. Institutions as well as the Administration's concerted efforts to oppose efforts to hijack this Committee's work in furtherance of social goals unrelated to this Committee's core mission. Chair at the same time, I want to be clear that the United States strongly supports the protection of women and girls, the defense of their rights and their empowerment. To that end, we remain committed to protecting and promoting the ability of women and girls to engage in all aspects of social, civil, political and economic life. That said, the United States opposes considerations of anything other than merit in hiring or promotion. For this reason, the United States must also disassociate itself from text in these and additional resolutions, including L8, L29, L43, L47, L51, L52, L53, L58, L59 and L60, which calls for, recognizes or promotes, quote, inclusivity, end quote, and or the equal equitable or full participation of women and or women and men in relevant conventions, processes or decision making or quote, equitable geographical and gender representation, end quote, rather than decisions about participation on the basis of merit. Thank you, Chair thank you. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:16:30]: Representative of the United States, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Iran. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have taken the floor to explain the position of my delegation on draft resolution L27 entitled Strengthening of Security and Cooperation in in the Mediterranean region on L27, Iran voted in favor of operating paragraph 2 of this draft resolution which calls for the elimination of all causes of tension in the region along with promotion of just and lasting solutions to its persistent problems. More importantly, our support for this paragraph is based on its call to ensure the withdrawal of foreign forces of of occupation while respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries of the region as well as the right of people to self determination, including full adherence to the principles of non use or threat of use of force and the inadmissibility of the accusation of the territory by force. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [2:17:33]: These are the basic principles of international law and enjoy our strong support. My delegation also voted in favor of operative paragraph 5 of this Taraq resolution as it highlights the importance of adherence to all of the multilaterally negotiated legal instruments on disarmament and non proliferation. The Israeli regime is the only case in point. Therefore, this is in line with the repeated calls by successive NPT Review conferences on Israel to accede without any delay and precondition as a non nuclear weapon party to the npt. Should these calls be heard and implemented accordingly, a main source of regional and global insecurity caused by the clandestine WMD program of the Israeli regime and its nuclear threat against others will be eliminated. It is important to emphasize that the negative impact of this regime in the region extends beyond the nuclear threat it poses. Recent concerns have also brought to light the use of chemical weapons by the Israeli army crying wolf against defenseless Palestinian populations. Addressing this issue urgently is imperative and every effort should be made to prevent any such use by this regime. There are strong reasons to stop this regime's secret biological weapons program as well. We categorically reject and condemn the baseless accusations made by the Israeli regime against Iran as well as its brutal actions in the region. Finally, my delegation did not participate in the action on this TARAF resolution as a whole, as this TARAF resolution has not factually reflected the realities in the region, among them the situation in the Occupied Territories, including the continued killing killing of innocent Palestinians in the Occupied Territories of Palestine and the imposition by the Israeli regime of the most severe genocidal war in the Gaza as well as its aggression and terrorist attacks in Lebanon. I thank you Mr. Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:19:43]: I thank the representative of Iran. Distinguished delegates, we have heard from the last speaker for the exponential vote after the vote on Cluster 6 regional disarmament and Security, the Committee will now turn to Cluster seven Disarmament machinery. First, I shall give the floor to delegations wishing to make general statements or to introduce draft resolutions or decisions under Cluster 7, I recognize the distinguished representative of Mexico, Mexico [2:20:17]: Senor president, Mr. Chairman Mexico, through Ambassador Francisca Mendez, had the difficult and the difficult task of being the last President of the Conference on disarmament in 2025. She took on this role with seriousness and responsibility, in line with Mexico's unwavering commitment to multilateralism and to achieving the goals of the disarmament agenda. In this capacity, we did our utmost to ensure a final report and a resolution to then submit it to the General assembly, which would be approved without a vote, given the absence of a programme of work adopted by the CD which would allow members to fulfil their mandate, that is to say, to negotiate binding instruments in the domain of disarmament issues which were subject to discussion. In the approval of the report and the resolution, there were less on substantive aspects of the function of the CD and more on participation or procedure. For instance, in the draft resolution, the main topics were the rights of States who are not members of the body to participate in the CDs work, as well as visions about the continuity of the fora for deliberation. In addition to this, the validity of including a reference to the last program of work that the CD managed to approve in 2009 was also called into question. And on that matter, the Presidency recognized that on these three topics the language from previous years was not to the approval of all states, and that is why they promoted changes that would reflect factually what had happened in the 2025 session with a view to achieving minimal amendments as well as to achieve consensus which several members of the CD considered to be critical. On the matter of the participation of states who are not members of the Conference, the Presidency tried to go beyond generic language on a principle of multilateralism and decontextualized inclusivity and which is ambiguous in terms of its meaning, directly linking it with the exclusion of States who are not members of the CD in the participation in the Conference's work that led to the exclusion of the participation of some States who had requested to take part in the 2025 session. On the matter of the continuity of the work of the cd, the Presidency reflected the re establishment of the subsidiary bodies and the goals of their discussions to find potential common ground which would make it possible to make headway on substantive work. Language from the final report was also included on the reassumption of the organ's activities, bearing in mind decisions from 2024 and 2025 and language in paragraphs Op. 3 and Op 6 were adjusted for that end. Given the positions on the 2009 program of work, the reference to that was contextualized in OP3 so that consultations between presidencies that will aim to achieve a comprehensive and balanced program of work in next year's session would also be borne in mind. What would also bear in mind other decisions taken by the conference. Mr. Chairman, Mexico was clear from the moment it took on the presidency of the CD on that while it would carry out the role with responsibility and impartiality, it would not renounce its national position. That is to say that the CD has not approved or implemented its program of work. The Conference has not been able to fulfill its mandate for some 30 years now. We're also skeptical about the utility of the CDs deliberative practices because they are duplicating the role that falls to other bodies within the disarmament agenda, particularly the Disarmament Commission in this regard. And given the call for the draft resolution to be put to a vote, my country only could abstain, not because we. And the microphone has been cut off. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:25:18]: I thank the distinguished representative of Mexico. I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Guatemala. Guatemala [2:25:26]: Gracias. Thank you, sir. My country recognizes the important role of regional centers for peace and disarmament because they are a fundamental pillar for providing substantive support in supporting regional and national initiatives to strengthen peace, to promote disarmament and to foster economic and social development at large. Guatemala would urge all countries to support resolutions in this domain, particularly L42 entitled United Nations Regional center for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We commend the important role that this Centre carries out, particularly in providing technical assistance for capacity building at the national level. We in particular value its commitment to providing States with support in addressing common challenges by tailoring programs to countries needs, promoting regional dialogue and mobilizing the necessary resources for these goals to be attained. We're also proud of the Director's role, a Guatemalan woman who has shown through her work our country's commitment to disarmament and the equal meaningful participation of women in terms of these matters. Addressing international security. Mr. Chairman, we conclude by reaffirming our unwavering commitments to global and regional efforts to achieve complete disarmament. We are convinced that a world without weapons is possible. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:27:09]: I would like to thank Guatemala for the statement and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Paraguay. Paraguay [2:27:20]: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chair, Paraguay, through our Minister, had the delicate task of chairing the Disarmament Commission. And that is why we put forward document L48, the report of the Disarmament Commission. Mr. Chairman, as all delegations know, the draft resolution L40.48 rev.1 contains new OP9 and I would like to switch to English. So request the Disarmament Commission to dedicate three days of this alternative session of 2026 in informal plenary mode, to exploring possible adjustments to its work and working methods, with a view to considering such adjustments in the Commission as early as possible. Senor Presidente. Speaker 154 [2:28:12]: Sir, we would like to thank all delegations for their support to us during our role as Chair. And we would ask all delegations to support this proposal. Thank you. Chair [2:28:27]: Thank you very much. Give the floor to the distinguished representative of Nepal. You have the floor. Nepal [2:28:35]: Mr. Chair. Our delegation has the honor to introduce draft resolution entitled United Nations Regional center for Peace and Disability Armament in Asia and the Pacific, contained in L49 for the consideration of the Committee. Nepal has always remained a strong advocate for regional disarmament which complements the global efforts on disarmament and peace. As the host of the UN Regional center for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific, Nepal acknowledges the Center's pivotal role in fostering dialogue and confidence building, promoting participation of women and youth and supporting country specific needs for advancing sustainable peace and disarmament process in the region and beyond. We remain deeply committed to continuing extending our unwavering support to the center to ensure effective and efficient discharge of its mandates. While commending the partners for their continued support and solidarity. We reiterate our call on the international community to make voluntary financial contributions to the center so as to maintain and further expand its activities. Mr. Chair, my delegation would like to sincerely thank the esteemed Member States, including the Co Sponsors, for their continued support to the UNRCPD resolution which has been adopted by consensus every year. In tabling this draft resolution, my delegation has spared no efforts to consult and accommodate constructive suggestions and inputs of all Member States. We have carried out the whole process in a more inclusive, transparent and consultative manner. I assure all distinguished delegates that this draft resolution contains the agreed format and language to update the activities and initiatives of the Regional center based on consultation with Member States and in line with the Secretary General's report. It is regretful that a vote has been requested in one of the preambler paragraphs of this draft resolution. We would like to request the distinguished delegation concerned to demonstrate utmost flexibility in the spirit of collective solidarity and cooperation for the adoption of this draft resolution by consensus. In closing, Mr. Chair, we are confident in receiving continued positive support from all Member States for the adoption of this draft resolution by consensus. Thank you. Chair [2:30:54]: I thank the distinguished representative of Nepal for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Slovenia. You have the floor. Slovenia [2:31:03]: Thank you, Chair. I have the honor to speak on behalf of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, Czechia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, North Macedonia, Republic of Moldova, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, the Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Thailand, who will deliver the second part of this statement and my own country, Slovenia, who who all traditionally applied to become Observer States and some have applied to become Member States to the Conference on Disarmament. We would first like to thank Mexico for the broad, transparent and inclusive consultation process on the text and their attempts to find a suitable text. We commend that. At the same time, we regret that once again it was not possible possible to take a clearer stance on the continued exclusionary practices against the requests to become observers by States who are not members of the Conference on Disarmament, but who have a keen interest in shaping the matters of international security in the conference deliberations. In 2023, we had the unprecedented situation of no decision being taken on the request by 39 states to become observers. In 2024. While the conference welcomed many States requesting to become observers, the challenges remain. This year, 16 states were once again blocked from participating as observers, while others were accepted. This is contrary to the principles of multilateralism and inclusivity that should guide the work of the Conference and and indeed arms control, disarmament and non proliferation. Chair. May I kindly ask for the Chair to recognize Thailand, which will deliver the second part of the statement. Chair [2:33:23]: I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Thailand. You have the floor. Thailand [2:33:29]: Thank you, Chair. The decision adopted by the 10 in Special Session on Disarmament of the UN General assembly on 30 June 1978 clearly stated that, and I quote, since the process of disarmament affects the vital security interests of all States, they must all be actively concerned with and contribute to the measures of disarmament and arms limitation, which have an essential part to play in maintaining and strengthening international security. This is a principle that all States should adhere to and promote. Disarmament is undoubtedly a matter concerning all States. As clearly demonstrated here in the First Committee, limiting participation undermines not only the credibility but also the transparency and accountability of the City. As a single multilateral disarmament negotiating body. In addition to that, in line with the UNAT initiative, we we believe that the Conference should regain its efficiency and deliver on its mandate in order to ensure that it remains relevant and addresses the current challenges in the field of disarmament. As we reassert the importance of multilateralism during the UN's 80th anniversary, we should commit to ensuring that no UN Member States are blocked from taking part in the activities of the Conference on Disarmament while continuing to to pay to its budget. It is our expectation that, Starting with the 2026 session, the principles of inclusivity and multilateralism quoted in the resolution we have in front of us will be fully respected and observed. Thank you, Chair. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:35:07]: I thank the distinguished representatives of both Thailand and Slovenia for their statements. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Chad. You have the floor, Chad [2:35:22]: Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, delegates, I the honor to speak on behalf of Chad and the Economic Council of Africa on draft resolution a stroke 8054 entitled Regional Confidence Building Measures Activities of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa. For more than 30 years, the advisory Committee has remained a pillar of preventative diplomacy, regional disarmament and constructive dialogue between the States of Central Africa. This resolution aims to bolster its mandate and consolidate its progress made and ramp up synergies with the UN system, the African Union and others. The thesis is articulated around five primary principles. It reaffirms the importance of disarmament and control over small arms and light weapons through the implementation of the Kinshasa Agreement and the att. It encourages a creation of a National Commission and bolstering of the relevant funds to combat the illicit trafficking in weapons and to support development. Secondly, it focuses on major advancements made in maritime security through the Awende Code being reworked as well as in increases in the work done in the Gulf of Guinea, which is a vector for peace, prosperity and resilience in the face of climate change. Thirdly, the resolution highlights the progress that has been made in the peace progress in the CAR and the Republico Congo by stressing the peaceful resolutions achieved between Equatorial guinea and Gabon after the 2025 advisory opinion of the ICJ. This example illustrates the rule of law being central as in Central Africa. Fourthly, we have implemented the on 16th May 2025 and was operationalized in October in a province of Chad. We have implemented a joint force between the CAR and Chad to combat insecurity and to allow the free movement of persons and goods which is the completion of a process that was begun in 2024. Faced with the fight against Boko Haram, trans border crime, environmental crime, migration and the prevention of hate speech, all of these are being insured while adhering to women's rights and in the context of peace and security. Sir, traditionally this resolution is adopted by consensus, reflecting the trust and cooperation that we have cultivated for years. This year, a nation has asked for a vote. We respect its rights, but recall that balanced test. The text is balanced and without controversy. Therefore, we would ask that Member States maintain our tradition of consensus, which is the symbol of common unity and commitment to peace in Central Africa. This draft L54 expresses a vision of a unified Central Africa based on stability. And the microphone has been cut off. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:40:21]: I thank the distinguished representative of Chad for his statement. The committee will now listen to delegations wishing to explain their position before we take action on the draft proposal proposals listed under Cluster 7 Disarmament Machinery. I give the floor to His Excellency, the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands. Excellency, you have the floor. Netherlands (Kingdom of the) [2:40:45]: Since a few years, it is possible that women are permanent representatives, but. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have the honor to deliver an explanation of vote on L58, the resolution on the report on the Conference on Disarmament. On behalf of Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we appreciate and commend the efforts invested by the Mexican CD Presidency toward achieving consensus. However, we are not in a position to support the resolution this year. We have the following two main concerns. First, we believe the resolution should acknowledge that the CD has once again failed in delivering on its mandate to negotiate disarmament instruments, extending a decades old stalemate. The resolution should also reflect the work that the Conference has carried out or failed to carry out during the year. Despite a promising start, the CD failed to adopt any subsistence body report and its final report lacks in substance. All of this should have been reflected more accurately and factually in the resolution, particularly given the UN 80 process. Second, the CED once more this year fell short in terms of inclusivity and the resolution does not accurately reflect that. Sixteen UN Member States were prevented from becoming observers to the conference. One state alone blocked 15 states. Contrary to the principle of inclusive multilateralism, it is not acceptable that 16 UN member states, eager to contribute and which pay their share of the cost for the Conference on Disarmament, were again excluded. Amidst tightening budgets and UN reform, this situation is even less tenable. These concerns stem primarily from the fact that a few CD members are abusing the consensus rule as a de facto veto power. Our votes on this resolution signal our concern. We stand ready to work on improving the functioning of the Conference and the participation of states therein. I thank you, Mr. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:43:01]: Chair. I thank Her Excellency for her statement and I apologize for my mistake. And I'm very happy that we have women PRs among us. Denmark [2:43:11]: Thank you. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Denmark. You have the floor. Thank you. Denmark · EU [2:43:18]: Chair. I have the honor to deliver this explanation of vote of member States of the European Union. The candidate countries, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro and the Republic of Moldova and the EFTA countries, Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area as well as San Marino, align themselves with this statement. I take the floor to explain our decision to abstain on pp. 11 and Op. 8 of the Draft Resolution L58 on the Report of the Conference on Disarmament, the CD. At the outset we wish to commend President of the cd, Her Excellency Ambassador Francisca Mendez Escobar of Mexico and her delegation for their tireless efforts to guide the work of the CD at the adoption of its report and to see steer this resolution towards consensus. The Mexican Presidency has worked constructively under difficult circumstances and we greatly value its engagement and leadership. Chair, Our countries remain firmly committed to the purpose and principles of the CD and to the strengthening of the UN disarmament machinery as a whole. However, during the 2025 session, 16 states were once again selectively prevented from participating as observers in this body, as clearly reflected in its records. This is regrettably obstruction in 50 cases exercised by Russia and in one case by Turkey. It run counters to the principles of transparency and inclusiveness that underpins the UN disarmament machinery and has been ongoing for several years. Therefore, we are not in a position to support pp. 11 and op. 8 of this draft resolution as they fail to accurately reflect recent development concerning the participation of observers in the work of the cd. Despite the broad and growing support within and outside of the membership. By omitting this reality, the resolution risk normalizing exclusion and further weakening the credibility of the cd. These two paragraphs do not acknowledge sufficiently the present a persistent procedural substantive impasse. Mr. Chair, we continue to believe that the CD has a historical responsibility within the UN disarmament machinery. However, it is important to deliver tangible results and operate in the spirit of cooperation and inclusivity. The CD's legitimacy ultimately rests on its ability to serve the broader membership of the UN and to advance disarmament objectives that reflect reflect today's global realities. Our decision to withhold support for these paragraphs is therefore a principled position. It is not directed against the mandate of the CD as such or the penholder, but against the failure to uphold its inclusive and representative character. Despite being funded by all UN Member States, it signals our strong conviction that it is Procedures and structures must evolve to meet the expectations of all States. We urge all delegation to work constructively to overcome this procedural blockage to restore confidence in the CEDI and to ensure that it can resume its intended role as a single multilateral disarmament negotiating forum of the international community. I thank you Chair. I thank the distinguished representative of Denmark for his statement. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Morocco. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:46:41]: You have. Morocco [2:46:47]: Chair. Morocco · Arab Group [2:46:50]: The Kingdom of Morocco has the honor to speak on behalf of the Arab Group to explain our vote on draft resolution L58 on the report of the Conference on Disarmament. We thank Mexico and the co sponsors of the this work. The Arab Group consistently supports the Conference on Disarmament which is the essential forum for delegations when it comes to disarmament instruments within the UN architecture for disarmament. The Arab Group once again reaffirms that this CD must be allowed to play its role effectively. The Arab Group notes the Report on the Conference of Disarmament positively both this year and last year, including the nominations of the Chairs and other members of the five subsidiary bodies. We note that it is extremely important to stress its work. We need a balanced agenda for the CD to allow the Conference to carry out its deliberations in a balanced and coordinated manner and we must bolster international efforts including in nuclear disarmament and the fight against nuclear war and nuclear proliferation. As laid out in the first UN Special Session on Disarmament. The Arab Group welcomes the added value of the work and of the disarmament architecture in particular the CD because those must note that non members of the CD must participate as observers. We must respect the methods of work of the SIDDI and we must combat the double standards and politicization. We reaffirm that the State of Palestine has the right to be a part of the work of the Conference of Disarmament as an observer. As they are an observer to the United Nations. We must take into account the prerogatives of the State of Palestine in accordance with UNGA resolution during the 10th SS. It's resolution 2310 from 2024. The Arab Group regrets that the requests from the State of Palestine were denied and were unable to participate as an observer at the cd, but other states were able to. The Arab Group urges all states who are interested in the participation of observers to approve the legitimate request of the State of Palestine to participate in the CD as an observer. And this should be carried out without discrimination. This would reaffirm our commitment to allowing all states to participate in the deliberations of this unique forum on multilateral deliberations on disarmament. GA 1st Committee · Chair [2:50:37]: Thank you, distinguished representative of Morocco, for his statement. Distinguished delegates, we have exhausted the time available to us this morning. The next meeting of the Committee will be held this afternoon at 3pm in this conference room. We will continue to hear statements in explanation of vote before the vote for cluster 7. The meeting is adjourned.