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09USUNNEWYORK1028
2009-11-13 18:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
USUN New York
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64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE:
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 USUN NEW YORK 001028
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE:
DISARMAMENT MACHINERY
(U) Summary: The UN General Assembly First Committee
(Disarmament and International Security) conducted its
thematic debate on disarmament machinery October 23.
2. Sweden on Behalf of the EU
(U) Sweden stated that multilateral approach to security,
disarmament and non-proliferation was the best way of
maintaining international peace. It noted that the actions
of the General Assembly, the First Committee, the Conference
on Disarmament (CD) and the impact of international treaties
were mutually reinforcing. It regretted that the CD's work
program had not been implemented and stated that the
membership of the CD should be expanded.
3. Uruguay on behalf of MERCOSUR
(U) Uruguay stated that multilateral diplomacy was the best
approach to disarmament issues and one that would "guarantee
results." It noted that the UN's central role was essential
in bringing about nuclear disarmament. It appealed to
members of the CD to keep working to move the Conference
forward.
4. Norway
(U) Norway stated that 2010 would be a critical year for the
CD and called on states to look into the work methods of the
Conference. It advocated a change to the working methods of
the CD and the UN disarmament Commission so that one state
could not bring the work to a standstill. It considers the
First Committee to be fundamental in advancing the work on
disarmament and non-proliferation.
5. Venezuela
(U) Venezuela stated that the priorities of the First
Committee remained relevant and recognized the UN Disarmament
Commission as the sole specialized deliberative body in
disarmament. It noted that the adoption of a program of work
for the CD after a 12-year impasse would allow the Conference
to move forward.
6. Canada
(U) Canada said that political will was the driving force
behind the ability of disarmament machinery to achieve
results. It called on all states to work towards a
successful 2010 NPT review conference, butit noted a
disparity between the staffing of the NPT review conference
and the Chemical Weapons Convention.
7. Qatar
(U) Qatar stated that disarmament machinery played an
important and indispensable role and that the CD was the only
appropriate forum to negotiate on disarmament It noted the
technical and training support that Qatar gives to regional
organizations.
8. Brazil
(U) Brazil said the adoption of a program of work for the CD
showed that opposition to disarmament is "starting to
crumble,"but noted that political will was needed to continue
this progress
9. India
(U) India stated that the UN has a central role and primary
responsibility in the field of disarmament. It called for
concrete steps by the disarmament bodies to work towards
consensus in disarmament.
10. Cuba
(U) Cuba emphasized the need to take specific steps forward
in negotiating and discussing disarmament and arms control.
It noted the adoption of a program of work by the CD and
advocated the convening of a fourth special session of the
General Assembly on disarmament.
USUN NEW Y 00001028 002 OF 002
11. Turkey
(U) Turkey noted the critical role that the CD plays in
addressing today's global security challenges. It said it
hopes that the CD will fulfill its role as the primary forum
on disarmament issues and that the adoption of its program of
work means that the CD can embark on substantive work,
including negotiations on a fissile material cut-off treaty.
Rice
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE:
DISARMAMENT MACHINERY
(U) Summary: The UN General Assembly First Committee
(Disarmament and International Security) conducted its
thematic debate on disarmament machinery October 23.
2. Sweden on Behalf of the EU
(U) Sweden stated that multilateral approach to security,
disarmament and non-proliferation was the best way of
maintaining international peace. It noted that the actions
of the General Assembly, the First Committee, the Conference
on Disarmament (CD) and the impact of international treaties
were mutually reinforcing. It regretted that the CD's work
program had not been implemented and stated that the
membership of the CD should be expanded.
3. Uruguay on behalf of MERCOSUR
(U) Uruguay stated that multilateral diplomacy was the best
approach to disarmament issues and one that would "guarantee
results." It noted that the UN's central role was essential
in bringing about nuclear disarmament. It appealed to
members of the CD to keep working to move the Conference
forward.
4. Norway
(U) Norway stated that 2010 would be a critical year for the
CD and called on states to look into the work methods of the
Conference. It advocated a change to the working methods of
the CD and the UN disarmament Commission so that one state
could not bring the work to a standstill. It considers the
First Committee to be fundamental in advancing the work on
disarmament and non-proliferation.
5. Venezuela
(U) Venezuela stated that the priorities of the First
Committee remained relevant and recognized the UN Disarmament
Commission as the sole specialized deliberative body in
disarmament. It noted that the adoption of a program of work
for the CD after a 12-year impasse would allow the Conference
to move forward.
6. Canada
(U) Canada said that political will was the driving force
behind the ability of disarmament machinery to achieve
results. It called on all states to work towards a
successful 2010 NPT review conference, butit noted a
disparity between the staffing of the NPT review conference
and the Chemical Weapons Convention.
7. Qatar
(U) Qatar stated that disarmament machinery played an
important and indispensable role and that the CD was the only
appropriate forum to negotiate on disarmament It noted the
technical and training support that Qatar gives to regional
organizations.
8. Brazil
(U) Brazil said the adoption of a program of work for the CD
showed that opposition to disarmament is "starting to
crumble,"but noted that political will was needed to continue
this progress
9. India
(U) India stated that the UN has a central role and primary
responsibility in the field of disarmament. It called for
concrete steps by the disarmament bodies to work towards
consensus in disarmament.
10. Cuba
(U) Cuba emphasized the need to take specific steps forward
in negotiating and discussing disarmament and arms control.
It noted the adoption of a program of work by the CD and
advocated the convening of a fourth special session of the
General Assembly on disarmament.
USUN NEW Y 00001028 002 OF 002
11. Turkey
(U) Turkey noted the critical role that the CD plays in
addressing today's global security challenges. It said it
hopes that the CD will fulfill its role as the primary forum
on disarmament issues and that the adoption of its program of
work means that the CD can embark on substantive work,
including negotiations on a fissile material cut-off treaty.
Rice