First Committee, 23rd plenary meeting - General Assembly, 81st session General Assembly Date: 27 October 2026 Language: English Transcript: https://transcripts.un.org/en/ga/c1/81/23 Transcripts available through this tool are created by using automatic speech recognition and are not official records nor official documents of the United Nations. Official records and official documents are available on the Official Document System of the United Nations. --- 1st Committee · Chair [0:00]: Excellencies, distinguished delegates, good afternoon. The 23rd meeting of the Disarmament and International Security Committee of the 81st session of the General Assembly is called to order. Distinguished delegates, this afternoon, The Committee will continue to take actions on all draft resolutions and decisions submitted under agenda items 92 to 109. We will be guided by the same procedures agreed upon at our meeting yesterday. I would like to remind delegations that, pursuant to rule 128 of the Rules of Procedure, After the chair has announced the beginning of the voting, no representative shall interrupt the voting except on a point of order in connections with the actual conduct of the voting. In the case of the voting error, delegations wishing to register their original voting intention should not disrupt the voting procedure to request the corrections by taking the floor. Instead, they should instead submit their voting intentions online by e-delegate or approach the Secretariat on the process for submitting the original voting intention for reflections in the official records. Once the committee completes actions on all draft proposals under the cluster, delegations preferring to explain their positions or votes after action is taken, will have the opportunity to do so. Similar to the consolidated explanations of vote before the vote, delegations are requested to make their explanations in one intervention. Statements in the exercise of the right of reply will be heard at the end of the meeting. The Committee will now proceed to take actions. on the draft resolutions and decisions listed under cluster one, nuclear weapons, as contained in informal paper 1, ref. 4? Is there any delegation wishing to make a general statement on the draft resolutions and decisions under cluster one who was unable to speak yesterday? Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kyrgyzstan. Kiribati [2:57]: Thank you, Chair. I have the honour to introduce on behalf of my country, Kyrgyzstan, the draft decision entitled “Addressing the Legacy of Nuclear Weapons”. providing victim assistance and environmental remediation to Member States affected by the use of testing of nuclear weapons. This draft decision seeks to ensure the continued consideration of this important issue by including the relevant sub-item in the provisional agenda of the General Assembly’s 82nd session. Building on previous General Assembly resolutions and international efforts to address the humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear weapons use and testing, we believe it is essential to sustain momentum and maintain a dedicated space for Member States to advance discussions on victim assistance and environmental remediation. We express our deep appreciation to all co-sponsors for their continued support and constructive engagement with this initiative. We also take note of the broad support demonstrated in previous years, including the 2024 resolution, which received the support of 174 member states and helped establish a strong foundation for continued international work in this area. This support reflects the shared responsibility of the international community to address the enduring consequences of nuclear weapons use and testing. For both of our countries, this issue carries particular significance. We remain committed to ensuring that the needs of affected States and communities, including survivors and those impacted by the environmental consequences of nuclear testing, receive sustained international attention. We therefore invite all Member States, including those who have supported this initiative in previous sessions, to support the present draft decision and join us in ensuring the continued consideration of this important humanitarian and environmental issue. I thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [5:19]: I thank the distinguished representative of Kiribati. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan · Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan [5:29]: I have an honor to introduce on behalf of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan the draft resolution entitled Treaty on Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the signing of the treaty in Semipalatinsk on 8 September 2006. We mark this occasion, foreign ministers of our five countries issued a joint statement on 8 September 2026. The treaty reflects our shared commitment to strengthening security through regional cooperation, nuclear disarmament, and nonproliferation. The draft built on General Assembly resolution 79/24, with technical updates and additional marking this anniversary. Chair, we thank all delegations for their constructive engagement and proposals during the consultations. The previous resolution was adopted without a vote in 2024. Maintaining that consensus would reaffirm our collective support for nuclear weapons-free zones and demonstrate solidarity with regional efforts to strengthen international peace and security. We extend our special thanks to all calls co-sponsors to their support and commitments to this initiative, and warmly invite other delegations to join them. I thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [7:03]: I thank the distinguished representative of Kazakhstan. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Myanmar. Myanmar [7:12]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I have the honor to introduce a draft resolution 23 entitled Nuclear Disarmament, submitted by Myanmar under agenda item 101B. Myanmar has traditionally tabled this resolution annually in this first committee of the General Assembly since 1995. It has consistently received broad support from member states. The draft resolution reaffirms the urgent need for the total elimination of nuclear weapons and call upon nuclear weapons state to take effective measures toward this goal. It's also underscored the importance of transparency, irreversibility, and verifiability in nuclear disarmament. This year, draft resolution contain only technical updates on reflect recent developments in nuclear arms control treaties and their relevant conferences. In support of ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the First Committee, Myanmar has proposed the consideration of this resolution on a biannual basis beginning with the current session. Mr. Chair, this proposal in no way diminishes Myanmar’s unwavering commitment to nuclear disarmament and to the elimination of nuclear weapons. At a time of growing nuclear risk and geopolitical tensions, we firmly believe that the total elimination of nuclear weapons remain the only effective guarantees against their use or threat or use. We sincerely appreciate the longstanding support of the member states, particularly those who have co-sponsored the draft resolution, and call upon all delegations to to continue their support by voting in favour of it. I thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [9:12]: I thank the distinguished representative of Myanmar. Now, is there any delegations we see to make an explanation of vote who was unable to speak yesterday? I recognize the distinguished representative of Israel. Israel [9:37]: Thank you, Chair. Israel would like to deliver explanation of vote before the vote on the following resolutions: L1, L2 and L20. On resolution L1, it took a long time and considerable international efforts to reach consensus on this resolution in the past. It is regrettable that consensus is no longer achievable due to one-sided actions by the Arab Group. Even though Israel had its own deep reservation on the language and modalities of this resolution, we supported it in the spirit of consensus as part of our constructive and consensus-oriented By imposing a new unilateral and unconstructive resolution in 2018, the Arab Group embarked on a process which has altered the status quo and forced Israel to oppose to the draft resolution. Experience from other regions demonstrates that any framework of regional security can only be the outcome of mutual political desire of all regional parties to engage with each other, taking into consideration the security concerns of each and every state and reflecting a arrangements freely arrived by all States concerned, as stipulated in the 1999 Disarmament Commission report on guidelines and principles for a nuclear-weapon-free zone. The ill-motivated UN Conference regarding the WMD zone in the Middle East clearly failed to do so. and as such, Israel does not participate in it. Israel attaches high importance to the Non-Proliferation Regime and shares its goals. Nevertheless, the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, with a widespread culture of non-compliance, especially by Iran, clearly demonstrates that the NPT in itself does not provide a remedy for the unique security challenges of the region. Regarding L2, Israel will vote against this resolution. which have been submitted once again by the Arab Group in an attempt to divert the First Committee’s attention away from the real proliferation challenges facing the Middle East. This approach serves neither the interests of the regional states nor those of the international community. This draft resolution is detached from reality and fails to genuinely confront the real WMD risks in the region. The reality is that the entire Middle East region is under turmoil, as the Iranian regime and its proxies have orchestrated a multi-front attack against Israel and have brought the entire region to an all-out war. The events in the past few years have made it clear, more than ever, that Iran aspires to achieve military and nuclear capabilities and uses diplomacy as a tool to buy time and conceal its efforts. The sponsors of this resolution clearly overlooked Iran’s continued aspiration for nuclear weapons. Furthermore, it is important to recall that additional countries in the region evidently have violated their NPT obligations and embarked on clandestine military and nuclear programs, violating their international non-proliferation obligations. Iran and its network of proxies are the real risk in the Middle East and beyond. Attempts to divert the world's attention by submitting one-sided and biased resolution will not succeed, and neither will they contribute to a positive atmosphere in the region. Chair, regarding L20, this year again, we are confronted with the same baffling situation whereby the Islamic Republic of Iran is a sponsor of a decision pertaining to missiles And on top of all, in the nuclear cluster, Iran's relentless expansion and proliferation of its ballistic missile program poses a severe threat to the international peace and security, directly challenging global non-proliferation norms established by a missile technology control regime and the intent of UN Security Council Resolution 1929/2231. Beyond projecting destabilizing conventional force across the Middle East, this arsenal constructs the explicit means of delivery required for future nuclear warheads. By integrating an undeniable WMD dimension into already aggressive posture, Tehran leaves the international community with an urgent imperative to act decisively and halt this escalatory trajectory. Chair, this year, more than ever, in light of Iran's terrorist activities, including launching hundreds of missiles towards Israel and 14 other countries, by Iran and its proxies, it is inconceivable to support an Iranian-led decision on this issue. Therefore, Israel asks for a vote to stop this hypocrisy and will vote against this decision. I thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [14:12]: Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Jordan. But I would like to remind all the sponsors that they cannot explain their vote. And Jordan, you have the floor. Jordan · Representative; Chair of the Hague Code of Conduct [14:36]: Mr. Chair. My delegation is honoured to present the draft resolution that is submitted annually regarding the La Haye Code of Conduct regarding ballistic missiles, which is submitted by Jordan as a chair of the Code of Conduct for 2026-2027 with Austria, Ghana and Uruguay. This is a framework to enhance transparency and trust regarding ballistic missiles, which can be a means of delivery for weapons of mass destruction. This is a political commitment and provides practical approaches such as pre-launch notifications, which diminishes miscalculation and misunderstanding. We have 145 countries, the last being Qatar, who have joined this code of conduct. We hope that this will incentivize others to join it to increase its universality. During our chairmanship of this code of conduct, we have followed a practical approach to enhance its implementation and enhance participation in it and increase in dialogue with non-joining countries and work with Ghana and Uruguay through TRCA with support from Austria. The draft resolution enhances this approach. It is an update of 79 over 29. and no substantial modifications and adjustments have been made. We welcome the progress through universality, and we encourage its implementation. It encourages countries who have not done so to join it. It also emphasizes states’ right to the peaceful uses, and that these activities should not lead to the deployment and proliferation of ballistic missiles that could be used as means of delivery for weapons of mass weapons of mass destruction, and that this also emphasizes the TCBMs. There is an increase in proliferation risks and distrust, and therefore, we are emphasizing measures that would reduce the risk of miscalculation, misunderstanding. Therefore, we call everyone to vote towards this draft resolution. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [16:53]: I thank the distinguished representative of Jordan. In the meanwhile, I would like to ask the Secretariat to reflect the statement by Jordan. It's a general statement for the record, not an explanation of vote, which the Committee is listening to now, listen to now. Now, distinguished delegates, the Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolutions L1. entitled “Establishment of a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in the Regions of the Middle East”. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [17:37]: Draft resolution L/1 was submitted by the representative of Egypt on 15 October. The sponsor of the draft resolution is contained in document A/C/1/81/L/1. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [17:55]: I thank the Secretary for her statement. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolutions A/C1/81/L1, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [18:18]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/1, entitled “Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. Speaker 15 [19:09]: Yes, 176. 1st Committee · Chair [19:29]: The result of the voting is as follows: 176 in favour, four against, one abstain. The draft resolution L.1 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolution L2, entitled “The risk of nuclear proliferations in the Middle East.” I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [20:12]: Draft resolution L2 was submitted on 4 October by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the League of Arab States. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.2. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [20:35]: I thank the Secretary for her statement. Separate votes have been requested on the fifth and sixth preambular paragraphs of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.2. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first, one by one. Those in favour of the fifth preamble paragraph, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [21:10]: The Committee is now voting on the fifth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L2. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [22:00]: The result of the voting is as follows: 155 in favour, five against, six abstain. The fifth preliminary paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the sixth preliminary paragraph, please signify. Those against? And abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [22:30]: The Committee is now voting on the sixth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L2. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [23:13]: The result of the voting is as follows: favor, 157; against, 5; abstentions, 6. The sixth preamble paragraph is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L.2 as a whole. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L2, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [23:49]: The committee is now voting. On draft resolution L/2, entitled “The risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [24:32]: The result of the voting is as follows: 148 in favor, 5 against, and 32 abstain. Draft resolution L/2 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/7, entitled “Conclusions of effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [25:19]: Draft resolution L/7 was submitted by the representative of Pakistan on 2 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L/7. 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 L/7? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft resolution L/7. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [26:08]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.7, please signify; those against and abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [26:26]: The Committee is now voting. On draft resolution L/7, entitled “Conclusion of effective international arrangements to assure non-nuclear-weapon States against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [27:07]: The result of the voting is as follows: 122 in favor, 0 against, and 62 abstentions. The draft resolution L.7 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/11, entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.” I give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [27:46]: Draft resolution L/11 was submitted by the representatives of Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand on 5. October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L/11. 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 L/11? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors for draft proposal L/11 are as follows: Suriname. the Bahamas, Paraguay, Angola. Can I ask those delegations to press their button again so that they can be removed from the list? Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [28:54]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.11, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [29:10]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/11, entitled “Humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [29:51]: The result of the voting is as follows: 137 in favor, 12 against, and 34 abstentions. The draft resolution L/11 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/12, entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world”. I give the floor to the Secretary first. 1st Committee · Secretary [30:25]: Draft resolution L/12 was submitted by the representatives of South Africa, Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, and Thailand on 12 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.12. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/12? If yes, can I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/12 are as follows: Angola, Djibouti. These delegations can press the button again. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [31:27]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested on draft resolution L/12. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L/12, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [31:42]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/12, entitled “Ethical imperatives for a nuclear-weapon-free world.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [32:24]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 133; against, 40; and 11 abstentions. The draft resolution L.12 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L.13, entitled Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [32:54]: Draft resolution L/13 was submitted by representatives of Austria, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, and Thailand on 5 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C/1/81/L/13. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/13? If yes, may I request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/13 are as follows: The Bahamas; Angola, Vanuatu, Paraguay, Guinea-Bissau, Tuvalu. Can I ask those delegations to press their button again? Vanuatu, so that they can be removed from the list. Your microphone should not have a cut on it. Guinea-Bissau. Thank you. Thanks, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [34:20]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L13, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [34:36]: The Committee is now. Voting on draft resolution L/13, entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [35:20]: The result of the voting is as follows: 123 in favour, 46 against, and 13 abstentions. Draft resolution L.13 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/18, entitled “Common steps towards a world without nuclear weapons”. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [35:53]: Draft resolution L/18 was submitted by the representative of Japan on 7 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C/1/81/L/18. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/18? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. The additional co-sponsors of draft resolution L/18 are as follows: Paraguay, Tuvalu, Angola, Madagascar. Can I ask those delegations to. Madagascar, if you could press your microphone again so that you can be removed from the list. And Comoros was just added. Sorry, can I ask both delegations to remove themselves from the list? Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [37:13]: I thank the Secretary. Separate votes have been requested on the third, fourth, seventh, and eighth preambular paragraphs and operative paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14 of the draft resolutions A/C/81/L18. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first, one by one. Those in favor of the third preliminary paragraph, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [37:55]: The Committee is now voting on the third preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their vote on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [38:37]: The result of the voting is as follows: 158 in favor, 2 against, and 7 abstain. The third preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the fourth preamble paragraph, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [39:00]: The Committee is now voting on the fourth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [39:42]: The result of the voting is as follows: 159 in favour, 2 against, and 2 abstentions. The fourth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the seventh preamble paragraph, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [40:05]: The Committee is now voting on the seventh preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [40:45]: The result of the voting is as follows: 155 in favour, 3 against, and 9 abstentions. The seventh preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the eighth preamble paragraph, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [41:07]: The Committee is now voting on the eighth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [41:47]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 145; three against; and 17 abstentions. The eighth preliminary paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 3, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [42:07]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 3 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [42:47]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour 131, against 4 and 26 abstentions. The operative paragraph 3 is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 4, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [43:09]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 4 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [43:48]: The result of the voting is as follows: 144 in favour, 0 against, and 19 abstain. Operative paragraph 4 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 5, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [44:06]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [44:45]: The result of the voting is as follows. 138 in favor, four against, and 19 abstentions. Operative paragraph five is retained. Those in favor of the operative paragraph six, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [45:02]: The committee is now voting on operative paragraph six of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [45:43]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 156; against, 5; and abstentions, 2. Operative paragraph 6 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 7, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [46:06]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [46:41]: The result of the voting is as follows. Those in favour, 146, against 4, and 15 abstentions. Operative paragraph 7 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 8, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [46:59]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [47:38]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour 148, against 4, and abstentions 0. 11. Operative paragraph 8 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 9, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [47:58]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 9 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [48:34]: The result of the voting is as follows: 157 in favor, 1 against, and 6 abstained. Operative paragraph 9 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 10, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [48:55]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 10 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [49:34]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 132; three against, and 24 abstain. Operative paragraph 10 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 12, please signify those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [49:52]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 12 of draft resolution L-18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [50:29]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 162; against, one; and three abstain. Operative paragraph 12 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 13, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [50:46]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 13 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [51:25]: The result of the voting is as follows. 131 in favour, 6 against, and 21 abstain. The operative paragraph 13 is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 14, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [51:43]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 14 of draft resolution L/18. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [52:20]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 128; against, 5; and 22 abstain. Operative paragraph 14 is retained. The committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/18 as a whole. Those in favour of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L/18, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [52:50]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/18, entitled “Common steps towards a world without nuclear weapons”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [53:31]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favor, 150; against, seven; and 25 abstain. The draft resolution L. 18 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/20, entitled “Missiles”. I give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [54:03]: Draft decision L/20 was submitted by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on 6 October. The sponsors of the draft decision are contained in document A/C1/81/L.20. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [54:20]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft decisions A/C1/81/L.20, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [54:37]: The Committee is now voting on draft decision L.20, entitled "Missiles." The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the poll? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [55:17]: The result of the voting is as follows. 102 in favour, 7 against, and 61 abstained. Draft resolution L.20 is adopted. Draft decision. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft decision L.21 entitled “Possible risks of integration of artificial intelligence into command, control, and communication system of nuclear weapons. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [55:59]: Draft decision L/21 was submitted by the representative of Mexico on the 8th of October. The sponsor of the draft decision is contained in document A/C1/81/L.21. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [56:15]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested on draft decision L/21. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favour of the draft decision A/C/81/L.21, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [56:32]: The Committee is now. Voting on draft decision L.21, entitled “Possible risks of integration of artificial intelligence into command, control and communication systems of nuclear weapons.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [57:14]: The result of the voting is as follows: 137 in favor, 7 against, and 32 abstain. Draft decision L.21 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/22, entitled “Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: Accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament obligations and commitments”. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [57:55]: Draft resolution L/22 was submitted by the representative of Mexico on behalf of the New Agenda Coalition on 8 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.22. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L.22? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L.22 are as follows: Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Angola. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [58:52]: I thank the Secretary. Separate votes have been requested on the third preamble paragraph and operative paragraphs 26 and 27 of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.22. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first, one by one. Those in favour of the third preamble paragraph, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [59:27]: The Committee is now voting on the third preamble paragraph of draft resolution L.22. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:00:06]: The result of the voting is as follows: 149 in favour, 3 against, and 7 abstentions. The third preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 26, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:00:25]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 26 of draft resolution L. 22. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:01:03]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favor, 139; three against; and 13 abstain. Operative paragraph 26 is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 27, please signify, those against and abstaining. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:01:21]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 27 of draft resolution L.22. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:01:59]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 131; five against; and 11 abstain. Operative paragraph 27 is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L.22 as a whole. Those in favor of the draft resolutions A/C/1/81/L.22, please signify. Those against and abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:02:31]: The committee is now voting. On draft resolution L.22, entitled Towards a nuclear-weapon-free world: Accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament obligations and commitments. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:03:12]: The result of the voting is as follows: 132 in favour, 42 against, and 10 abstain. The draft resolution L/22 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/23 entitled nuclear disarmament. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:03:53]: Draft resolution L/23 was submitted by the representative of Myanmar on 9 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.23. The present oral statement is made in the context of rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. The present statement has also been distributed to Member States. Under the terms of operative paragraph 22 of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would request the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its 83rd session a report on the implementation of the present resolution. The request contained in operative paragraph 22 of the draft decision, entailing a change in periodicity of a recurrent report from annual to biennial, every two years basis, would constitute a reduction to the workload for the Secretariat in 2027 and every two years thereafter, and would likely entail adjustments to resource requirements accordingly. In this regard, a holistic and detailed assessment would be required to quantify the financial implications resulting from this operative paragraph and other mandates changing the periodicity of reports. Accordingly, should the General Assembly adopt draft resolution A/C.1/81/L.23, there would be no programme budget implications for 2027 as proposed by the Secretariat. Any reduced resource requirements in 2027 will be reflected in the financial performance report for the year. With regard to the reduced requirements for 2029 and subsequent odd-numbered years, related adjustments in resource requirements will be reflected in the proposed programme budgets in the relevant years for the consideration of the General Assembly. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the First Committee of this draft resolution are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L.23? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L.23. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:06:33]: I thank the Secretary. Separate votes have been requested on the 26th preamble paragraph and operative paragraphs number 16 and 19 of the draft resolution A/C/81/L.23. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first, one by one. Those in favor of the 26th preamble paragraph, please signify. those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:07:05]: The Committee is now voting on the 26th preamble paragraph of draft resolution L.23. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:07:43]: The result of the voting is as follows: 153 in favour, 2 against, and 7 abstain. The twenty-sixth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 16, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:08:08]: The committee The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 16 of draft resolution L/23. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:08:57]: The result of the voting is as follows: 156 in favour, 2 against, and 4 abstentions. Operative paragraph 16 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 19, please signify those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:09:15]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 19 of draft resolution L.23. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:09:54]: The result of the voting is as follows: 154 in favour, 2 against and 7 abstain. Operative paragraph 19 is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/23 as a whole. Those in favour of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.23, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:10:23]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L.23, entitled “Nuclear disarmament”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:11:03]: The result of the voting is as follows: 118 in favour, 43 against, and 21 abstain. Draft resolution L.23 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/25, entitled Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:11:34]: Draft resolution L/25 was submitted by representatives of Mexico, Australia and New Zealand on 12 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C/1/81/L/25. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/25? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/25 are as follows: Paraguay. Angola. Can I ask them to... Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:12:28]: I thank the secretary of the committee. Separate votes have been requested on the fourth, fifth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, and fifteenth preamble paragraphs and operative paragraphs number 1, 5, and 7 of the draft resolution 1/C1/81/L25. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first. Those in favor of the fourth preamble paragraph, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:13:02]: The Committee is now voting on the fourth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:13:41]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 162; against, 2; and abstentions, 4. The fourth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the fifth preamble paragraph, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:13:58]: The Committee is now voting on the fifth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L.25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:14:36]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favor, 156; against, one; and nine abstain. The fifth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the ninth preamble paragraph, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:14:55]: The committee is now voting on the ninth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:15:33]: The result of the voting is as follows: 161 in favour, 1 against and 5 abstentions. The ninth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the tenth preamble paragraph, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:15:50]: The Committee is now voting on the tenth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:16:26]: The result of the voting is as follows: 155 in favour, 4 against, and 9 abstentions. The 10th preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the 11th preamble paragraph, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:16:43]: The Committee is now voting on the 11th preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:17:19]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favor, 153; against, five; and 10 abstain. The 11th preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favor of the 15th preamble paragraph, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:17:37]: The committee is now voting on the 15th preamble paragraph, draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:18:15]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 154; against, zero; and 14 abstain. The fifteenth preamble paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the operative paragraph one, please signify, those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:18:35]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 1 of draft resolution L/25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:19:12]: The result of the voting is as follows: 161 in favor, two against, and four abstain. Operative paragraph one is retained. Those in favor of the operative paragraph five, please signify those against and abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:19:30]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 5 of draft resolution L.25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:20:06]: The result of the voting is as follows: 145 in favour, four against and two well abstain. Operative paragraph 5 is retained. Those in favour of operative paragraph 7, please signify, those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:20:23]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 7 of draft resolution L.25. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:21:01]: The result of the voting is as follows: 161 in favour, 2 against and 4 abstain. Operative paragraph 7 is retained. The committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/25 as a whole. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.25, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:21:32]: The committee is now voting on draft resolution L/25, entitled Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their vote on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:22:13]: The result of the voting is as follows: 177 in favor, 1 against, and 4 abstain. Draft resolution L/25 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/27, entitled "Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:22:54]: Draft resolution L/27 was submitted by the representative of Malaysia on 12 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C/1/81/L.27. The present oral statement is made in the context of rule 153 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly. The present statement has also been distributed to Member States. Under the terms of operative paragraph 3 of the draft resolution, the General Assembly would request all States to inform the Secretary General of the efforts and measures which they have taken with respect to the implementation of the present resolution on nuclear disarmament, and request the Secretary General to apprise the General Assembly of that information at its eighty-third session. The request contained in operative paragraph 3 of the draft resolution, entailing a change in periodicity of a recurrent report from an annual to biennial, every two years basis, would constitute a reduction to the workload for the Secretariat in 2027 and every two years thereafter, and would likely entail adjustments to resource requirements accordingly. In this regard, a holistic and detailed assessment would be required to quantify the financial implications resulting from this operative paragraph and other mandates changing the periodicity of reports. Accordingly, should the General Assembly adopt draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.27, there would be no programme budget implications for 2027 as proposed by the Secretariat. The reduced resource requirements in 2027 will be reflected in the financial performance report for the year. With regard to the reduced requirements for 2029 and subsequent odd-numbered years, related adjustments in resource requirements will be reflected in the proposed programme budgets in the relevant years for the consideration of the General Assembly. The additional co-sponsors in the eDelegate portal of the Committee of this draft resolution are kindly reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L.27? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L.27. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:25:39]: I thank the Secretary of the Committee. A recorded vote has been requested on draft resolution L.27. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.27, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:25:58]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/27, entitled “Follow-up to the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:26:38]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour 128, against 38, abstentions 15. Draft resolution L.27 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/31, entitled African Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:27:10]: Draft resolution L/31 was submitted by the representative of Nigeria on behalf of the States Members of the United Nations that are members of the Group of African States on 12 October. the sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.31. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft proposal L.31? If yes, may I request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors? and be duly recorded. The additional co-sponsors of draft resolution L.31 are as follows: Vanuatu. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:28:10]: I thank the Secretary of the Committee. A separate vote has been requested. on operative paragraph 8 of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.31. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put this paragraph to the vote first. Those in favour of the operative paragraph 8, please signify; those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:28:41]: The Committee is now voting on operative paragraph 8 of draft resolution L/31. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:29:21]: The result of the voting is as follows: 172 in favour, 2 against, and 1 abstention. Operative paragraph 8 is retained. The sponsors of the draft resolutions have expressed the wish that the draft resolutions 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. Draft resolution L/31 is adopted. The committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/33 entitled "Mongolia's international security and nuclear-weapon-free status." I give the floor to the Secretary first. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:30:23]: Draft resolution L/33 was submitted by a representative of Mongolia on 12 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C.1/81/L.33. The additional sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/33? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft proposal 233. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:31:06]: I thank the Secretary of the Committee. The sponsors of the draft resolutions have expressed the wish that the draft resolutions be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear no objections, I will take it that the committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. The draft resolution L-33 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft decision A/C/1/81/L.42, entitled Treaty Banning the Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons or Other Nuclear Explosive Devices. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:31:55]: Draft decision L.42 was submitted by the representatives of Canada, Germany and the Netherlands on 12 October. The sponsors of the draft decision are contained in document A/C1/81/L.42. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:32:13]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft decision A/C1/81/L.42, please signify those against and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:32:29]: The Committee is now voting on draft decision L/42, entitled “Treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:33:07]: The result of the voting is as follows: 171 in favor, 2 against, and 10 abstain. Draft Decision L.42 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/46, entitled “Follow-up to the 2013 High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly on nuclear disarmament.” I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:33:41]: Draft resolution L/46 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. This was then on the 12th of October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.46. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:34:05]: I thank the Secretary. Our separate votes have been requested on the 14th preamble paragraph of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.46. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put this paragraph to the vote first, one by one. Those in favour of the 14th preamble paragraph, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:34:31]: The Committee is now voting on the 14th preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/46. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:35:09]: The result of the voting is as follows: 122 in favor, 39 against and for abstain. The 14th preamble paragraph is retained. The Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolution L/46 as a whole. Those in favour of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.46, please signify, those against and abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:35:38]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.46. as a whole, which is entitled: Follow-up to the 2013 High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on Nuclear Disarmament. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:36:17]: The result of the voting is as follows: 137 is in favour, against 39, and 7 abstained. The draft resolution L/46 is adopted. The committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/51, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation.” I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:36:54]: Draft resolution L/51 was submitted by the representatives of Jordan, Austria, Ghana, and Uruguay on 13 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.51. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L.51? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button? in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded. There are no additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/51. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:37:43]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L/51, please signify; those against, an abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:38:00]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/51, entitled “The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:38:40]: The result of the voting is as follows: 168 in favour, 3 against, and 10 abstain. Draft resolution L.51 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L.56, entitled “Reducing nuclear danger”. I give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee first. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:39:06]: Draft resolution L.56 was submitted by the representative of India on 14 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.56. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Is there any delegation not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/56? If yes, may I kindly request that delegations indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/56 are as follows: Tanzania. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:39:51]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.56, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:40:09]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L.56, entitled “Reducing nuclear danger.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:40:46]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 123; against, 50; and 10 abstained. Draft resolution L.56 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L.58, entitled “Conventions on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons.” I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:41:23]: Draft resolution L/58 was submitted by the representative of India on 14 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.58. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L-58? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L-58. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:42:06]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favour of the draft resolution A/C/1/81/L.58, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:42:22]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L.58, entitled “Convention on the Prohibition of the Use of Nuclear Weapons”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:43:01]: The result of the voting is as follows: 122 in favour, 51 against, and 10 abstained. Draft resolution L/58 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take action on draft resolution L/61, entitled comprehensive study of the questions of the nuclear-weapon-free zones in all its aspects. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:43:40]: Draft resolution L/61 was submitted by the representatives of Brazil and Mexico on 14 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.61. 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 L/61? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are no additional co-sponsors of draft resolution L/61. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:44:35]: I thank the Secretary. A separate vote has been requested on the sixth and ninth preamble paragraph of the draft resolutions A/C1/81/L61. We shall now begin the voting process. I shall therefore put these paragraphs to the vote first, one by one. Those in favour of the sixth preamble paragraph, please signify; those against; and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:45:07]: The Committee is now voting on the sixth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/61. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the border. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:45:50]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour 140, against 1, and 15 abstain. The sixth preambular paragraph is retained. Those in favour of the ninth preamble paragraph, please signify; those against and abstentions? 1st Committee · Secretary [1:46:09]: The Committee is now voting on the ninth preamble paragraph of draft resolution L/61. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that the votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:46:48]: The voting result is as follows. In favor, 153; two against, and two abstained. The ninth preliminary paragraph is retained. The committee will now proceed to take action on the draft resolution L/61 as a whole. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L/61, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:47:19]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/61, entitled “Comprehensive study of the question of nuclear-weapon-free zones in all its aspects”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:47:58]: The voting result is as follows: in favor, 178; against, 2; and 0 abstain. Draft resolution L.61 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolution L/65 entitled “Twelfth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. I now give the floor to the Secretary of the Committee. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:48:40]: Draft resolution L/65 was submitted by the representative of Vietnam on 15 October. the sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.65. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:48:56]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. We shall now begin the voting process. Those in favor of the draft resolution A/C1/81/L.65, please signify; those against, and abstentions. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:49:16]: The Committee is now voting on draft resolution L/65, entitled “Twelfth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and its Preparatory Committee”. The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:49:54]: The result of the voting is as follows: 178 in favour, 0 against, and 4 abstain. Draft resolution L.65 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolution L/70/Rev.1, entitled “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia”. I give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:50:30]: Draft resolution L/70/Rev.1 was submitted by a representative of Kazakhstan on behalf of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan on 15 October. Subsequently, a revised draft resolution was submitted on 22 October. The sponsors of the draft resolution are contained in document A/C1/81/L.70/rev.1. The main sponsors have informed the Secretariat of the following oral revision to the text: preamble paragraph 10 should read as follows, and I quote: "Welcoming the 20th anniversary since the signing of the Treaty in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, on 8 September 2006." End of quote. I will read that again. And I quote, "Welcoming the 20th anniversary since the signing of the treaty in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, on 8 September 2006." End of quote. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft resolution L/70/1? If yes, may I kindly request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L.70 rev. 1 are as follows: Denmark, Lithuania, Cyprus, Spain, Equatorial Guinea. Tonga, Vanuatu. Can I ask these delegations to press the button again to be removed? Can I ask Vanuatu and Lithuania to kindly Vanuatu, please. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:52:54]: I thank the Secretary. The sponsors of the draft resolutions have expressed the wish that the draft resolutions as orally revised be adopted by the Committee without a vote. If I hear no objections, I will take it that the Committee wishes to act accordingly. It is so decided. The draft resolution L/70/Rev.1 is adopted. The Committee will now proceed to take actions on the draft resolution L/71 entitled Addressing the legacy of nuclear weapons, providing victim assistance and environmental remediation to Member States affected by the use or testing of nuclear weapons. I now give the floor to the Secretary. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:53:56]: Draft decision L/71 was submitted by the representatives of Kazakhstan and Kiribati on 16 October. The sponsors of the draft decision are contained in document A/C.1/81/L/71. The additional co-sponsors in the e-delegate portal of the Committee are currently reflected on the screen. Are there any delegations not reflected on the screen who wish to co-sponsor draft decision L/71? If yes, may I request those delegations to indicate by pressing the speaker button in order to be added to the list of sponsors and be duly recorded? There are. The additional co-sponsors of draft proposal L/71 are as follows: Solomon Islands; Tonga; Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [1:54:50]: I thank the Secretary. A recorded vote has been requested. The committee will now proceed to take action on the draft decisions L/71. Those in favor of the draft decisions A/C1/81/L/71, please signify; those against and abstention. 1st Committee · Secretary [1:55:15]: The Committee is now voting on draft decision L.71, entitled “Addressing the legacy of nuclear weapons: Providing victim assistance and environmental remediation to Member States affected by the use or testing of nuclear weapons.” The voting machine is unlocked. Delegations are kindly requested to indicate their votes on the board. Will all delegations kindly confirm that their votes are accurately reflected on the board? The voting has been completed. The machine is locked. 1st Committee · Chair [1:55:54]: The result of the voting is as follows: in favour, 172; five against; and five abstained. Draft decision L/71 is adopted. Distinguished delegates, I now call on delegations wishing to explain their positions after the vote. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Ireland. Ireland · EU [1:56:34]: Chair, I have the honour to deliver this explanation of vote on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The candidate countries Montenegro, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the after country Iceland aligned themselves with this statement. Chair, the EU and its member states abstained on draft decision L20. The proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction poses a serious and growing threat to international peace and security. The EU has consistently supported multilateral efforts to address it, and we do not question the value of keeping this topic on the agenda of the General Assembly. The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation remains the only multilateral transparency and confidence-building instrument in this field. We call on all States that have not yet done so to subscribe to the Code and implement it fully, and we invite all delegations to support the Hague Code of Conduct resolution this session. Our abstention concerns the credibility of its sponsor. For years, the European Union has consistently urged Iran to curb its ballistic missile program in line with the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council. This year, Iran carried out unjustifiable and indiscriminate attacks using ballistic missiles and drones against neighbors and countries in the region. In resolution 2817 of 2026, the Security Council condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and determined that they constitute a breach of international law. Iran has also delivered ballistic missiles and drones to Russia for its war of aggression against Ukraine. A state that uses its missiles against its neighbours in violation of the UN Charter and supplies them to a state waging a war of aggression cannot credibly lead the General Assembly's consideration of missiles. For these reasons, the EU and its Member States have abstained. Thank you. Chair, I will now deliver an explanation of vote in my national capacity. regarding Ireland’s vote on resolution L/18, “Common steps toward a world without nuclear weapons”, sponsored by Japan. I would like to express our appreciation for the Japanese delegation’s extensive engagement on this text and to acknowledge that they have taken on board some of the proposed perspectives. Chair, Ireland has abstained on this resolution as a whole and on a number of its paragraphs due to our continued concerns on the qualifications the text places on the urgent need for nuclear disarmament. Nevertheless, there are elements that we welcome. We welcome OP 9 on nuclear weapons testing and renew our call to those states that have not yet signed or ratified the CDBT to do so, and to refrain from conducting nuclear weapon test explosions or any actions that would defeat the object and purpose of the treaty. It is essential and welcome that this resolution continues to factually acknowledge the catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences of nuclear weapons. We must acknowledge the appalling legacy of the use and testing of these weapons and uphold the scientific evidence that unequivocally demonstrates that nuclear weapons cannot be used in conformity with international humanitarian law due to their indiscriminate and devastating impact. Chair, having acknowledged the resolution's strengths, Its continued conditionality towards disarmament commitments and obligations prevents us from supporting the text. Preamble paragraph 6 does not accurately nor adequately reflect the disappointing outcome of this year’s NPT Review Conference, the third successive failure of a Review Conference of the NPT to find agreement. We also cannot accept that Preamble paragraph 6 caveats States Parties’ implementation of obligations and commitments in its call for discussions to move forward in a “pragmatic” manner. The only pragmatic approach to nuclear disarmament and reducing nuclear risk is a complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The resolution fails to adequately reflect the lack of political will to find agreement that was demonstrated by certain States-Parties at the Review Conference, and it does not reflect the urgency with which States must act to achieve a world without nuclear weapons. The lack of progress on disarmament is not recent, as OP4 suggests; in fact, trends continue to worsen. As in previous years, Ireland rejects the reference to the quote, "principle of undiminished and increased security for all," unquote, as written in PP6 and OP5. We reject any attempt to portray this limited and non-consensual conceptual framework as a universally agreed approach to disarmament. We regret that references to the importance of the sustainable development goals and gender were also omitted from the resolution. and the 2030 Agenda and gender equality remain essential to ensuring our planet's sustainable future. Chair, while Ireland appreciates the efforts by the sponsor, fundamental aspects of this text have led to our abstention. However, we look forward to continued engagement on this resolution. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:01:17]: I thank the distinguished representative of Ireland. May I request the delegations not to make any noise in the room? Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Egypt, to be followed by Cuba, Kuwait, United States, Mexico, and UK. Egypt [2:01:37]: Thank you, Chair. I wish to deliver this AOV, an explanation of our vote on two documents, L/25 and L/42. Regarding L/25 on the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, as a signatory of CTBT and an active participant of the preparatory work of the CBTTO, Egypt strongly believes in the purposes and principles of CTBT, a key legal instrument that provides concrete measures in support of both nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. For this reason, Egypt continued to vote in favor of this resolution. Nevertheless, like previous years, we continue to disagree with the resolution’s failure to capture the different respective responsibility vis-à-vis the entry into force of the Treaty. We recall in this regard action 10 of the NPT 2010 Review Conference outcome document, which underlined that all nuclear-weapon States undertake to ratify CTBT with all expediency, and also the nuclear-weapon States’ special responsibility in encouraging Annex II countries, in particular those which have not acceded to NPT and continue to operate unsafeguarded nuclear facilities, to sign and ratify. In light of these considerations, Egypt abstained on paragraphs PP5, OP1, and OP7. On the second document, particularly L/42, titled Treaty Banning Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons or Other Nuclear Explosive Devices, we voted in favor of this decision without prejudice to our long-standing position that for such a treaty to be balanced, effective, And credible, it must encompass existing stockpiles. We call and continue to call for a fissile material treaty and not a fissile material cut-off treaty. Thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:03:34]: I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba. Cuba [2:03:43]: Thank you, President. The Cuban delegation abstained with regard to draft L/42, Treaty on the Prohibition of Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons or Other Nuclear Explosive Devices. The Disarmament Conference as the only multilateral forum for negotiations in the area of disarmament, is the only forum that has the capacity to negotiate a treaty that will prohibit the production as well as the existence of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other explosive nuclear devices. We believe it is insufficient to have an instrument that is just limited to prohibiting the production of fissile material, whilst at the same time there is no control or verification on the existence of this material that can continue to be used and developed and used to modernize nuclear arsenals. We hope for another Non-Proliferation Treaty that is not so selective. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:04:41]: I thank the distinguished representative of Cuba. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Kuwait. Kuwait [2:04:50]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I would like to explain our position on draft decision L/20 entitled "Missiles." We attach importance to this issue in all its aspects, because this issue has a direct impact on regional and international stability and security. This issue must remain on the agenda of the General Assembly and must continue to be discussed in a multilateral, non-balanced, and non-discriminatory and balanced framework in order to promote transparency and confidence-building measures. But any initiative, to be credible, must be aligned with the author of and drafter of such a decision, and I mean, in this case, the Islamic Republic of Iran. The continued development of ballistic missiles and missiles in our region, as well as drones and related technology that are transferred to irresponsible parties, non-state actors in these These weapons are used against our country and GCC countries, and against Jordan. They are being used against international navigation waterways and facilities, and this runs counter to the purpose of this decision and relevant Security Council resolution. This is why we abstained on this trap decision. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:06:17]: I thank the distinguished representative of Kuwait. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United States. United States of America [2:06:26]: Chair, the United States remains committed to preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and preventing nuclear war. Our votes at this year’s first committee continue to reflect that commitment, as well as the Administration’s priority of a more efficient UN that is fit for purpose. The United States voted no on L1 because we continue to oppose efforts to proceed with convening the Middle East WMD-Free Zone Conference, over the objection of Israel and without its participation. We reaffirm our long-standing policy that nuclear-weapon-free zones must be based on arrangements freely arrived at among all States of the region concerned. We also voted no on L2, as it singles out Israel while ignoring serious nuclear proliferation and compliance challenges in the region, namely with regard to Iran. We abstained on L7, The United States reaffirms that we will not use, or threaten to use, nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states that are party to the NPT and in compliance with their nuclear nonproliferation obligations. We provide legally binding NSAs through protocols to regional nuclear-free weapons zone treaties and do not see the necessity for a global, legally binding NSA treaty. The United States voted no on item L/20 because Iran has no credibility in claiming leadership on this issue given its long-standing and deeply troubling record of ballistic missile proliferation and activities in violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions. The United States remains committed to preventing the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems. The United States abstained on L/18 because of concerns with select paragraphs in this year’s resolution. This vote does not diminish our unwavering commitment to our Japanese ally. We recognize there are some improvements to this text from previous years, and we support the incremental and verifiable approach to nuclear disarmament at the heart of this resolution, especially the call for nuclear weapon states to engage with one another to make progress toward the goal of a world without nuclear weapons. Let us be clear. The obstacle to nuclear disarmament today is not a shortage of conferences, working groups, or joint statements. The obstacle is that all P5 states are not as eager to engage on these issues as others. We would also like to make very clear why we voted no on operative paragraph 13 on NPT compliance. Our no vote does not demonstrate a lack of support for compliance. In fact, it does the opposite. We could not condone language that failed to name Iran, a state party whose noncompliance with its NPT-required safeguards agreement the IAEA Board of Governors just reported to the Security Council. If we want to show we actually care about compliance, then we must have the courage to identify violators by name and hold them to account. Likewise, we cannot allow treaty violators to prevent themselves from being called out by name merely for the sake of votes or consensus. This sort of hostage taking undermines the credibility of the very multilateral venues intended to not just discuss, but actually address such issues. The United States also voted no on L25 because it contains multiple paragraphs inconsistent with US policy. The United States is not currently pursuing CTBT ratification and therefore cannot support calls for ratification and early entry into force. The United States has adhered to a zero-year-old nuclear testing moratorium, while others have not. We are working in multilateral and bilateral channels to address this serious challenge through talks between nuclear experts. We expect all others to engage and to uphold their commitments. I also refer you to our joint explanation of vote with our British and French allies that expands on our position on a number of resolutions. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:10:37]: I thank the distinguished representative of the United States. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Mexico. Mexico [2:10:47]: Thank you very much, Chair. I’ll be explaining our vote in favor of draft resolution L/18, “Common steps toward a world without nuclear weapons.” Mexico agrees in general with the spirit of this text and recognizes Japan's efforts to promote areas of convergence towards a world free of nuclear weapons. In this regard, and in light of the excellent bilateral relations that we have with Japan, my delegation has voted in favor of the draft resolution as a whole. We appreciate the inclusion of preambular paragraphs 7 and 8, addressing the humanitarian consequences of Nuclear Weapons and the first review conference of the TPNW. However, concerns remain regarding formulations that could reinterpret or weaken previously agreed obligations and commitments under the NPT, particularly those of the nuclear-weapon states. Mexico considers that no security consideration can justify the indefinite postponement of these obligations. Nor can we support formulations that reinterpret, weaken or represent a step backwards from the obligations and commitments agreed upon at the NPT Review Conferences, or those that could make the provision and fulfilment of negative security assurances conditional, given their fundamental importance to non-nuclear-weapon States. These concerns are particularly relevant in the current international context. because for the third consecutive time, the 2026 NPT Review Conference concluded in 2026 without a substantive final document. This meant that 16 years have now passed without States Parties agreeing on new collective commitments on nuclear disarmament. Against this backdrop, it is essential for the international community to send an unequivocal message and raise the level of ambition and expectations placed on nuclear-weapon States, which bear a particular responsibility to demonstrate concrete, verifiable and measurable progress towards the elimination of their arsenals of nuclear weapons. While we recognize the efforts to streamline the text, we also regret the removal of all references to gender perspectives. Streamlining a text should not come at the expense of previously recognized substantive elements. particularly those concerning the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in nuclear disarmament processes. Mexico reiterates its willingness to continue engaging constructively with Japan to advance towards a world free of nuclear weapons. Thank you very much. 1st Committee · Chair [2:13:50]: I thank the distinguished representative of Mexico. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom, to be followed by Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Algeria, and Switzerland. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [2:14:07]: Chair, in addition to the joint explanation of vote made by the U.S. yesterday, the U.K. would like to make the following statement in a national capacity. The UK expresses its appreciation to Japan for its efforts to find balanced language on resolution L/18. Unfortunately, we were unable to support some paragraphs of the resolution. The UK has always recognised that a nuclear war could have devastating consequences for humanity, as set out in the NPT preamble. However, we do not agree that any use of nuclear weapons would have catastrophic humanitarian consequences. Furthermore, we do not believe the TPNW is an effective measure for nuclear disarmament. We are disappointed that the resolution was unable to name Iran as the only country that is not in compliance with its IAEA safeguards obligations, and we were unable to support language which implies that the UK is failing to comply with our Article VI obligations under the NPT. The United Kingdom recognises the seriousness and sensitivity of the legacy of nuclear testing and the impact on affected communities. We pay tribute to the veterans and civilians involved in historic testing programmes and remain committed to the CTBT and our moratorium on nuclear test explosions. Nevertheless, we were unable to support decision L/71. While recognizing the seriousness of the historic legacy of testing, we do not support the process established under previous resolutions on this agenda item, and therefore could not vote in favor on a decision intended to continue that process. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:15:46]: I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan. Pakistan [2:15:55]: Thank you, Chair. I wish to explain Pakistan’s votes on several draft resolutions. On L2, even as we support many elements of the text, we voted against PP5 and PP6 owing to their references to the universality of NPT. Pakistan’s position is unchanged: the treaty remains inherently unequal and discriminatory. Pakistan will neither be a party to it nor consider itself bound by the conclusions and recommendations of its review conferences. For the same reasons, we abstained on L65. Notwithstanding our positive vote on L61, our reservations apply also to its PP7 as well. Chair, we voted against L13 because of the shortcomings of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Pakistan did not take part in its negotiation. The treaty reduces the discourse to humanitarian dimensions while ignoring the legitimate security concerns of states, and it was negotiated outside the established disarmament machinery. Pakistan is not bound by any obligation arising from it. We reiterate that it neither forms part of nor contributes to the development of customary international law. Our goal remains a world free of nuclear weapons, achieved through a universal, verifiable, and non-discriminatory comprehensive convention negotiated in the Conference on Disarmament, consistent with the principles agreed by consensus at SSOD 1. For the same reasons, we abstained on L27. Mr. Chair, we also abstained on L/11 and L/12. Pakistan is mindful of the humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and took part in the international conferences on this subject in 2013 and 2014. But the nuclear discourse cannot be reduced to its humanitarian and ethical dimensions alone, while sidestepping the legitimate security concerns of states. Progress requires a uniting approach based on equal and undiminished security for all, as enshrined in SSOD 1. Chair, on L/18, we were again obliged to abstain on the draft as a whole and to vote against PP.3 and OP.8, which carried ritualistic calls for NPT universality and FMCT negotiations. Our concerns go beyond these two paragraphs. The draft advances a vision of disarmament that departs from the consensus principles of SSOD I and treats the NPT as its only frame of reference. It promotes a step-by-step agenda whose first step, the FMCT, would be cost-free for states with the largest arsenals and stockpiles. The FMCT remains a flawed proposition, non-proliferation-centric, and with no demonstrated benefit for nuclear disarmament. The draft also contains selective references. It singled out the arsenals of some states while staying silent on the buildup of others, including in our region. We engaged constructively in the consultations and raised these concerns. Regrettably, they were not taken on board. For the same reasons, on the FMCT, we voted against OP 16 of L23 on nuclear disarmament and abstained on the draft as a whole. Mr. Chair, lastly, we voted in favor of L25. Pakistan participated constructively in the negotiations on CTBT in the CD and supported the treaty's adoption by the General Assembly in 1996. We have consistently voted for this resolution since, and we continue to observe a unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing. At a time when talk of resuming nuclear testing has resurfaced, The norm against testing deserves the support of all. Given our position as a non-party to the NPT, we abstained on PP9 of this draft resolution. I thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:19:44]: I thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Republic of Korea. Republic of Korea [2:19:53]: Chair, I’d like to explain my delegation’s position on the draft resolution L/22. The ROK wishes to begin by reaffirming our unwavering support for our shared objective of a world free of nuclear weapons. To this end, my delegation has been one of the many Member States that have been consistent in expressing its view that nuclear disarmament cannot be achieved overnight but should be taken forward through a pragmatic, step-by-step basis. This will require concerted efforts by both nuclear-weapon states as well as non-nuclear-weapon states. A divisive approach is certainly not the way forward. In this vein, we are greatly concerned that this resolution, particularly its OP 11, in effect creates a third category of States party in the NPT. This is not conducive to reinforcing the global nuclear non-proliferation regime grounded on the NPT and constitutes a divisive approach that moves us further away from the heart of the problem. Having said that, the ROK fully supports OP 27 on the DPRK nuclear issue, which indeed poses a key stumbling block to realizing nuclear disarmament and a present threat to the international non-proliferation regime and peace at large. My delegation looks forward to continuing our close-knit cooperation to uphold the global non-proliferation regime and the underpinning principles of the UN Charter. I thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:21:21]: I thank the distinguished representative of Republic of Korea. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Malaysia. Malaysia [2:21:31]: Mr. Chair, allow me to deliver Malaysia’s explanation of vote on draft resolution L/18 entitled “Common Steps Towards a World Without Nuclear Weapons”, adopted by the Committee earlier. Malaysia appreciates the efforts of Japan in presenting this initiative, and we commend the open and inclusive approach taken by the main sponsor. We welcome the constructive efforts to streamline this year’s text following the 2026 NPT Review Conference, including the removal of references to non-consensus documents and extraneous administrative initiatives. However, my delegation was not in a position to support the resolution as a whole, given the insufficient emphasis placed on the urgency of nuclear disarmament. We regret that the resolution continues to feature language that unduly differentiates among the nuclear-weapon States, to whom calls for concrete action should be addressed more consistently and unequivocally. This is particularly important given the contemporary challenges facing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the broader nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime. The full and effective implementation of the nuclear weapons states’ Article VI obligations and related commitments is imperative in maintaining the credibility and integrity of the Treaty. Malaysia remains unable to support language that perpetuates conditionally in the pursuit of the total elimination of nuclear weapons, a goal which can no longer be deferred. It must be recognised that the security of all states require nuclear disarmament as a matter of the highest priority. In a similar vein, Malaysia believes that concerns regarding the quantitative expansion or qualitative enhancement of nuclear weapons should not be circumscribed. in a manner that implies that either acceptable if pursued transparently. Furthermore, negative security assurances provided to non-nuclear weapons states must be universal, unconditional, and legally binding, and should not be qualified or circumscribed by national security doctrines or selective arrangements. Nor can we support the tendency to shift nuclear disarmament deliberations into exclusive coalitions. which risks sidelining the multilateral framework of the NPT and the legitimate interests of non-nuclear-weapon states. These are among the reasons for Malaysia’s abstention on the resolution as a whole, and on particular paragraphs thereof. While we applaud the comprehensive overhaul undertaken by Japan this year, Malaysia remains hopeful that future iterations will better reflect the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons and the undeniable cruelty that they must be consigned to the annals of history. Rest assured of Malaysia’s readiness to continue engaging constructively in this matter. Thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:24:34]: I thank the distinguished representative of Malaysia. Now, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria. Algeria [2:24:42]: Thank you, Chair. Algeria abstained on draft resolutions L/18 and L/51, and voted in favor of L/59 while placing now a couple of reservations on record. But first, we sincerely thank all the proponents for their work and leadership on these three resolutions. On L/18, common steps toward a world without nuclear weapons. Algeria has consistently supported the objective of a world free of nuclear weapons and appreciates Japan's continued leadership on this topic. For many years, we have voted in favor of its resolutions submitted to the First Committee. Over time, however, the text has become increasingly unbalanced, with the progressive dilution of language on the unequivocal undertaking of the nuclear-weapon States under Article VI of the NPT and on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons. We note some positive elements this year. However, several paragraphs still introduce conditionalities on nuclear disarmament obligations, lack necessary balance, or fail to focus sufficiently on concrete disarmament measures. As a resolution of a general nature, it should also avoid selective country-specific references that undermines its universal character. For these reasons, Algeria abstained on the resolution as a whole, as well on several paragraphs. Finally, on this resolution, Algeria aligns itself with the explanation of position to be delivered on behalf of the Arab Group. On L51, the Hague Code of Conduct, Algeria shares the objective of preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. However, we abstain because the Hague Code of Conduct was elaborated and adopted outside the UN by a limited group of states. Algeria has not subscribed to it and does not consent to the progressive conferral of United Nations legitimacy or expectations beyond what we have freely accepted. The code remains a politically binding instrument open to voluntary subscription. It is not a negotiated multilateral treaty of the United Nations system. PP1 reaffirms the right, the PP that reaffirms the right to the peaceful uses of outer space simultaneously subordinates that right by conditioning it on not contributing to the proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction. This risks creating practical obstacles to legitimate space activities. The distinction between space launch vehicles and ballistic missiles remains undefined. Algeria regards the unrestricted right to the peaceful uses of outer space as inalienable, and as set out in Resolution 51/122. OP-3 exerts undue pressure on states that have chosen not to subscribe and is inconsistent with the voluntary nature of the Code. OP6 moves toward the progressive institutionalization within the UN of an instrument of universal scope negotiated outside the system. Finally, the Code's scope is selective. It addresses only ballistic missiles, excludes cruise missiles and other delivery systems, and contains no obligation to reduce existing arsenals. Our abstention does not diminish our commitment to nonproliferation. We remain ready to engage in any inclusive process under UN auspices. On L.59, measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, we voted in favour and we support its overall objective. This resolution used to be adopted by consensus. Since it was voted today, we wish to place two reservations on record. First, regarding the reference in PP3 to, and I quote, “growing risk”, end quote. Growing risk of linkages between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. While the risk is real and must be addressed, the assertion that it is growing is not supported by clear evidence of a sustained upward trend. We would have preferred more measured language reflecting the persistent nature of the threat. Second, the final PP emphasized, and I quote, "Progress is urgently needed in the area of disarmament and nonproliferation." While we agree that progress in disarmament is essential, we reiterate the long-standing position that the most effective way of preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction is through the total elimination of such weapons. Only the complete and irreversible elimination of weapons of mass destruction can provide an absolute guarantee that they will never fall into the hands of. 1st Committee · Chair [2:29:45]: I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Switzerland, to be followed by South Africa. Switzerland [2:29:57]: Thank you, Chair. We would like to make the following comments with regard to our vote on several resolutions under the nuclear cluster. Firstly, our position on resolution L2. risk of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East remains unchanged. Our positive vote reflects our support for the full implementation of NPT commitments, as well as the establishment of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East, freely arrived at by all States of the region. We regret that this resolution continues to address only one dimension of regional proliferation risks and singles out one State. The resolution would benefit from adopting a more balanced and comprehensive view of the region’s WMD-related challenges. As in previous years, Switzerland abstained on draft resolution L/13, Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. We refer to our explanation of vote read out at the 74th session of this Committee, which sets forth our position on this resolution as well as on the treaty in general. This position as well as the fact that Switzerland is not a State Party to the TPNW, also informed our yes or abstention votes on certain paragraphs under resolution L/13, as well as on paragraphs in other resolutions referring to this treaty. Thirdly and finally, we have voted yes on resolution L/22, towards a nuclear-weapon-free world, accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament commitments, since we share its general objective as well as the direction of travel. We would like, however, to note that we have several question marks regarding several considerations contained in preambular paragraph 8. We also have similar questions regarding OP/11, since we consider that establishing a sub-category of States under the NPT is a decision that ought to be taken by States Parties to this instrument and not by this Committee. I thank you, Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:32:46]: I thank the distinguished representative of Switzerland. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of South Africa. South Africa [2:32:54]: Chairperson, I take the floor in explanation of vote on draft resolution L/18, entitled “Common steps towards a world without nuclear weapons”. Chairperson, South Africa takes note of the efforts by the delegation of Japan to revise this resolution by drawing on selected elements from the draft final outcome document of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the NPT, which was not adopted. At the conclusion of the 11th NPT Review Conference, South Africa, along with a number of other delegations, expressed deep regret at yet another failed review conference, which marked an unprecedented third consecutive failure to adopt an outcome on the implementation of the Treaty. In this context, a stronger and more forward-looking resolution was needed to generate momentum, rebuild confidence, and reinvigorate engagement as States Parties embark on a new NPT review cycle. This resolution should have reflected the seriousness of the challenges confronting the Treaty, reaffirmed the urgency of fulfilling existing nuclear disarmament obligations, and provided renewed impetus for tangible progress towards a world without nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, Draft resolution L/18 did not adequately acknowledge this most salient fact, nor reflect the challenges it poses to the credibility and integrity of the NPT. Chairperson, the so-called “common steps” emphasized in the resolution are not truly representative of all of the concerns raised during the 11th Review Conference. While the drafters have emphasized that they have drawn from the unadopted 11th Review Conference outcome document, we view the aspects that have been included as reflective of one side of the discussions that have been held. We believe that the resolution constitutes a step in the wrong direction, neglecting the urgent need for disarmament and moving further away from its envisioned goals. It tries to make retaining nuclear weapons more palatable by reducing the risk of keeping, maintaining and modernising them. Given the catastrophic impact of any nuclear weapon, what is required are urgent and tangible, time-bound actions on nuclear disarmament. If what is contained in this resolution will be the basis on which to move forward to towards the next review cycle of the NPT, it does not bode well for the future of the Treaty. Chairperson, we encourage the drafter to make more of an effort in future to take into account the concerns expressed and the various constructive proposals made during the informal consultations, some of which were important and significant to advancing the goal of the total elimination of nuclear weapons. This includes the paragraphs that votes were not called on, but with which delegations, including South Africa, had concerns. As a result, South Africa decided to vote against or abstain on key paragraphs of this resolution and to vote against the resolution as a whole. South Africa remains committed to constructively contribute to this resolution at future sessions And it is our hope that early consultations would be convened by the drafter to address concerns and to strengthen the text in order to achieve the goals to which the majority of Member States aspire. I thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:36:57]: I thank the distinguished representative of South Africa. Now I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Japan. Japan [2:37:07]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. Japan would like to explain the reason for its votes on three draft resolutions, namely L11, L13, and L22. First, we voted for L11, humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons. As the only country to have ever suffered atomic bombings during war, Japan fully shares the goal of total elimination of nuclear weapons and precisely recognizes the humanitarian consequences of use of nuclear weapons based on our firsthand experience. We have made various efforts in sharing our experiences to raise awareness of the humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons. and will continue to do so in future. Second, we voted against L13 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. As I just said, as the only country to have ever suffered the devastation of atomic bombings during war, Japan fully shares the goal of the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The TPNW is an important treaty that could be regarded as a final passage to a world without nuclear weapons. However, to achieve substantive progress in nuclear disarmament, engagement with nuclear weapon states is necessary. At present, no nuclear weapon states participate in this treaty. Therefore, it is our view that international efforts on nuclear disarmament could be best pursued under the NPT, in which both nuclear weapon and non-nuclear weapon states participate. Japan calls on all states, both nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, to join forces to achieve our shared goal and to focus on realistic and practical measures for advancing nuclear disarmament, regardless of divergent views on how to achieve our common goal. I would also like to emphasize that Japan has not changed its position on the TPNW, though there is a factual reference to that treaty in L18. Third, we abstained on L22 towards a nuclear weapon free world, accelerating the implementation of nuclear disarmament obligations and commitments. While we did not request a separate vote on OP 11, we have a strong concern over this paragraph, which seeks to impose additional obligations on certain non-nuclear weapon states. Japan will continue its efforts for nuclear disarmament based on its realistic and pragmatic approach. This approach underlines Japan's own Common Steps resolution, which has enjoyed a broad support in today's voting. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:40:01]: I thank the distinguished representative of Japan. Distinguished delegates, in view of the time constraints, the delegations that were unable to deliver their statements in the explanatory votes after the vote today will be given the opportunity to deliver their statement tomorrow afternoon before we proceed to take actions on the draft proposal in cluster two, that other weapons of mass destructions. I shall now call on the delegations who have requested the right of reply. May I remind members that statements in the exercise of the right of reply are limited to four and a half minutes for the first interventions and two and a half minutes for the second interventions. Now I call on the representative of DPRK. Democratic People's Republic of Korea [2:41:03]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation is compelled to take the floor in response to the ROK’s groundless accusations about the DPRK’s nuclear deterrent. As we stated on several occasions, the so-called “DPRK’s denuclearization” is an agenda which reached an irreversible and final conclusion both theoretically and practically. The concept of denuclearization should be applied on a priority basis to the attempts of the ROK to acquire its own nuclear submarine by on its own. The ROK and the US cooked up nuclear operation guidelines and applied them to the military exercises targeting the DPRK. Now, the ROK has become bold enough to build its own nuclear submarines under the US patronage. In May this year, the ROK announced the Changbogo-N project for the development and introduction of its own nuclear submarine by the mid-2030s and is now intensifying its moves to implement the plan. The ROK has secretly pushed ahead with its plan for building a nuclear submarine since 2003, more than 20 years ago. Such fact goes to prove that the ROK’s ambition to possess its own nuclear submarine is neither a reflective measure to respond to the DPRK’s possession of nuclear weapons, nor a matter of defensive nature to cope with the regional threat. As a responsible nuclear weapon state, the DPRK will thoroughly deter any attempts of the hostile states like the ROK to encroach upon its inviolable sovereign rights and firmly defend the core interests of national security and the stability of the region. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:43:10]: Now I give the floor to the representative of Japan. Japan [2:43:18]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is unfortunate that I am compelled to exercise my right of reply in response to some statements made in relation to Japan’s resolution. Japan has regarded the facts of history with humility. Over the past eight decades since the end of World War, Japan has consistently walked the path of a peace-loving nation and has consistently contributed to peace and prosperity in the international community. This is widely and accurately recognized and highly appreciated by the international community. Japan's fundamental defense policy, which is exclusively defense-oriented policy, remains unchanged. Our defense capability is necessary to ensure the security of Japan in the face of the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II. Our defense capabilities are kept to the minimum necessary. Japan will never change the course it has taken as a peace-loving nation. The allegation of militarization is entirely groundless. The government of Japan observed three non-nuclear principles as policy guidelines. Japan, as a staunch supporter of the NPT, has been advocating for the implementation of all its provisions. This, of course, includes compliance with its own obligations under the NPT, and Japan continues its cooperation with IAEA in a transparent manner. While security threats to Japan, including those by nuclear weapons, are present, extended nuclear deterrence is necessary in order to address these threats. This policy serves defensive purposes to deter aggression and maintain peace and stability for Japan and the region. Regarding ALPS-treated water, for the sake of scientific accuracy, the water is discharged after thorough purification by ALPS and dilution with sea water, and has no impact on people or the environment. Therefore, it is wholly inappropriate to describe the discharged water as contaminated water. Japan will continue to work closely with the international community in its efforts to realize a world without nuclear weapons. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:45:41]: I now give the floor to the representative of Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran (Islamic Republic of) [2:45:49]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. In my right of reply, I will not dignify the absurd remarks by the representative of the Israeli regime, who merely parrots and recycles hollow allegations against my country. A regime that committed genocide, possesses hundreds of nuclear weapons, remains outside the NPT, and is armed to the teeth by its Western allies, including with various types of missiles and American 2,000 pound bombs used against the defenseless Palestinian population in Gaza and targets across the region, including my country, has no standing and is the last one to lecture other nations about their defensive capabilities, let alone to question their right to possess defensive weaponry. Iran's missile program is defensive in nature. It is essential for deterring and responding to acts of aggression, as demonstrated by the U.S. and Israeli regimes' act of aggression against Iran in 2025 and 2026. We categorically reject and condemn the EU, GCC, and the US baseless and politically motivated statements targeting Iran's missile program. It is both hypocritical and unacceptable for the US and certain EU member states to question Iran's defensive capabilities while providing military and political support to the Israeli regime as it commits crimes and genocide in Gaza and across our region. Those states must be held accountable for their complicity. In response to the United States, I would make one point clear: If the Japanese-sponsored resolution is to name those that have violated their commitments, then the United States, the Israeli regime, the UK, and NATO members should be at the very top of that list. This is particularly true of the United States and the Israeli regime, which, in flagrant violation of the UN Charter and their international obligations under the NPT, launched military attacks against Iran and its peaceful nuclear facilities. This is precisely what we ask Japan to reflect in its resolution. Unfortunately, under US pressure, Japan chose to ignore our legitimate request. exposing once again the selective and discriminatory approach underlying this initiative. In response to the baseless allegations made by certain countries in our region, I refer them to my delegation's general debate statement and previous right of reply, which highlighted the role played by these countries in facilitating and enabling the acts of aggression committed by the US and Israeli regime against my country. In response to them, I invite to consider the public statements of U.S. officials who have openly acknowledged and expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by certain countries in our region in the attacks against Iran. I thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:49:11]: Now I give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea. Republic of Korea [2:49:18]: Thank you, Chair, for giving me the floor. I’d like to respond to the comments that were just made by the DPRK delegation. The development and operation of conventionally armed nuclear-powered submarines are a legitimate and defensive response to the rapidly evolving security environment on the Korean Peninsula, including the DPRK’s efforts to develop nuclear-armed submarines. While the DPRK continues to advance its nuclear and delivery systems in violation of multiple international norms, the ROK government is pursuing the development and operation of nuclear-powered submarines to strengthen its deterrence capabilities within the framework of international law and non-proliferation norms. At the same time, the ROK government will continue to make consistent efforts to reduce tensions and build confidence on the Korean Peninsula. The conventionally armed nuclear power submarines that ROK government pursues to build are not nuclear weapons and are fully in compliance with the NPT, and our commitment to our obligations under the NPT will remain firm. Before concluding, I would like to encourage the DPRK delegation to carefully review the relevant paragraphs of the resolutions that we had just adopted, which clearly reflect the great concerns of the international community regarding the DPRK’s nuclear issue. I thank you. 1st Committee · Chair [2:50:58]: Now I give the floor to the DPRK for the second intervention. Democratic People's Republic of Korea [2:51:04]: Thank you, Mr. Chair. The DPRK delegation is compelled to take the floor again in response to the groundless remarks of the ROK. We would like to remind everybody else that the ROK’s program to build up its own nuclear submarine began over 20 years ago. We warn the ROK not to destroy the balance of power and the status quo in and around the Korean Peninsula. Thank you, Mr. Chair. 1st Committee · Chair [2:51:48]: Distinguished delegates, we have exhausted the time available to us this afternoon. The next meeting of the Committee will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, at 3:00 PM sharp in this conference room. We will hear statements in explanation of vote after the vote for cluster one from those delegations that were not able to speak this afternoon. Those delegations are New Zealand, Equatorial Guinea, Norway, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, Austria, France, Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Libya, and Israel. After the UVs, We will move to take actions on the remaining draft resolutions and decisions contained in informal paper 1/4. The meeting is adjourned.