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64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE BEGINS GENERAL DEBATE:
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UNCLAS USUN NEW YORK 000953
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE BEGINS GENERAL DEBATE:
OVER 100 SPEAKERS - DAY 4
REF: USUN 948
UNCLAS USUN NEW YORK 000953
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE BEGINS GENERAL DEBATE:
OVER 100 SPEAKERS - DAY 4
REF: USUN 948
1.(U) Summary: The first committee on international security
and disarmament conducted its general debate from October 5
to October 12. This summary comprises day 4 of the general
debate (October 8). (REFTEL).
2. India
India noted the mood of optimism this year during the
deliberations of the First Committee, citing the U.S. -
Russian negotiations towards arsenal reduction and President
Obama's Prague Speech as India believes that nuclear
disarmament and non-proliferation are mutually reinforcing
processes. It advocates the negotiation of agreements on no
first-use of nuclear weapons and non-use of nuclear weapons
against non-nuclear weapon states treaties (NNWS). It noted
the adoption of a program of work for the Conference on
Disarmament (CD) and committed itself to working on Fissile
Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) negotiations in the CD. It
stated that it is a nuclear weapon state and will negotiate
as one and that it will continue its "voluntary, unilateral
moratorium" on nuclear testing. It is committed to the
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and will
work with the UN on the regulation of Small Arms and Light
Weapons (SA/LW).
3. Tanzania
Tanzania welcomed the positive momentum in disarmament and
said it supports efforts to deny weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) to terrorist groups. Tanzania noted the entry into
force of the African Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone Treaty and
called for nuclear-weapon-free zones in the Middle East and
Korean peninsula. It noted that Africa has the largest
deposits of uranium and other nuclear-related materials. It
called for strengthening of the UN regional center for peace
and disarmament in Africa and advocated a more pro-active
approach to non-proliferation through partnering with
regional NGOs and other civil society groups. It stressed
that all states have an inalienable right to peaceful use of
nuclear energy, and noted that nuclear energy was the
solution to the energy crisis. Tanzania stated that SA/LW
were of a regional and international nature and should be
dealt with accordingly.
4. The Holy See
The Holy See stated that the world needs food and water more
than arms. It called for leadership towards world peace and
a strengthening of multilateralism. It was encouraged by the
Security Council resolution on nuclear disarmament and
nuclear non-proliferation in September, but said that
progress on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
and FMCT was lagging.
5. Canada
Canada noted the importance of the UN disarmament machinery
in contributing to international peace and security. It
advocated a reduction of nuclear arsenals to the lowest
possible level, a ban on nuclear testing, and a ban on
fissile materials for weapons. It welcomed the recent
Security Council resolution and statements by the P5 about
reducing nuclear arsenals and living in a world free of
nuclear weapons. It stated that it will work against nuclear
terrorism and promote Security Council resolution 1540.
Canada is in favor of a ban on weapons in outer space, a
legally binding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and a ban on
anti-personnel landmines.
6. United Arab Emirates
The UAE noted the positive steps on the issue of disarmament,
citing the adoption of a program of work for the CD, the work
on a U.S.- Russia START agreement, and the U.S. commitment to
reduce its nuclear arsenals. It called upon all countries to
help create a world free of nuclear weapons, urging NNWS to
stop their pursuit of nuclear weaponry. The UAE called for
efforts to strengthen multilateralism, and pushed for the
control of nuclear proliferation and reduction of nuclear
arsenals within a specific time frame through the FMCT. It
said that all states have an inalienable right to peaceful
use of nuclear energy, but that nuclear free zones in certain
areas are necessary. It called for increased dialogue on
Middle East, Israeli adherence to the NPT, supported ongoing
talks with Iran, and urged Iran to cooperate with the IAEA.
7. Chile
Chile embraced the positive atmosphere towards nuclear
disarmament. It noted its own participation in numerous
disarmament treaties, as well as the progress symbolized by
the recent US - Russian talks concerning reduction of
strategic nuclear arms. Chile stated that it opposed nuclear
proliferation, noted that Latin America is a nuclear
weapons-free zone, and supported the creation of
nuclear-weapon-free zones in other parts of the world.
8. Iran
Iran judged that disarmament and non-proliferation are
important, especially among nuclear weapon states, noting
that the nuclear weapon states continue to develop and
modernize their weapons. Iran stated that Security Council
resolution 1887 "legally speaking" distorted the language of
Article IV of the NPT and thus Iran will be unable to support
it. It called for the adoption of a plan for total
elimination of nuclear weapons within a specific timeline at
the 2010 NPT review conference. Although there have been
calls for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East,
Israel's continued possession of nuclear weapons and
non-accession to the NPT continued to flout them. It
reaffirmed the inalienable right of states to pursue peaceful
use of nuclear energy. It called upon the P5 plus 1 to
demonstrate goodwill with Iran over its nuclear program. It
stated that it supports the reactivation of the CD based on a
balanced and comprehensive program of work.
9. Mali
Mali stated that it opposes illicit circulation and
stockpiling of SA/LW, stating that these actions often have
tragic consequences. Mali cited the Economic Community of
West African States (ECOWAS) convention of 2006 as an example
of constructive action against illicit SA/LW activities. It
noted Al-Qaida activities in the Sahel region of Africa as a
threat to regional security.
10. Vietnam
Vietnam noted the encouraging environment in the nuclear
disarmament field, citing the U.S. - Russian negotiations,
the adoption of program of work of the CD and the recent
Security Council resolution. It views the NPT as the
cornerstone of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
regime. It supported the inalienable right of states to use
nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Vietnam supports
nuclear-weapon free zones. It supports the Chemical Weapons
Convention (CWC) and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
and stated that an ATT should be done within the UN
framework. Vietnam hoped that the CD will be able to work on
an instrument banning the production of fissionable
materials.
11. Ukraine
Ukraine stressed its consistent support for disarmament and
international security, citing its voluntary renounciation of
the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal. It is working
towards a nuclear-weapon-free world and is encouraged by
U.S.-Russian negotiations towards a START follow-on treaty.
It called for the early entry into force of the CTBT, stated
it is fully committed to all three pillars of the NPT, and
welcomed the adoption of a work program in the CD after 12
Years of impasse. It recognizes the essential role of the
IAEA and supported implementation of the CWC and BTWC.
Ukraine opposes the illicit trade in SA/LW and supports the
Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, CCW and ATT.
12. Singapore
Singapore called for complete nuclear disarmament and was
encouraged by President Obama's speech in Prague and adoption
of Security Council resolution 1887 in the run-up to the 2010
NPT review conference. Singapose says it has implemented a
"robust export control regime" to protect against
proliferation of WMD-related items and monitors items from
all four major multilateral export control lists.
13. Cambodia
Cambodia said it was encouraged by President Obama's
statement on disarmament, Security Council Resolution 1887,
the U.S. - Russian START negotiations and the adoption of a
program of work in the CD. It supported the Nuclear Weapons
free zone in South East Asia. On SA/LW, Cambodia has been
actively destroying weapons left over from the conflict in
the nineties.
14. Senegal
Senegal noted that despite the many delays in implementing
non-proliferation, "glimmers of hope" had recently appeared,
including the breaking of the 12-year impasse on the program
of work of the CD. It said that the "will of the world is
to be free of nuclear weapons". Senegal called for the
strengthening of the NPT, entry into force of the CTBT and a
ban on production of Fissile Materials for weapons. Senegal
called for a general reduction of arsenals by the
international community. It urged all states to comply with
IAEA directives and supported the right to peaceful use of
nuclear energy. It called for a universal treaty on
conventional weapons, particularly SA/LW and a ban on cluster
munitions.
15. San Marino
San Marino embraced the positive movement in disarmament,
citing recent statements made by President Obama on nuclear
disarmament and Security Council resolution 1887. It stated
that the international community must make a stand against
nuclear terrorism.
16. Yemen
Yemen welcomed positive developments in nuclear disarmament
which encourage a global return to dialogue on the issue. It
stated that it has ratified all treaties regarding
non-proliferation and disarmament, and reiterated its firm
stance against nuclear testing. Yemen noted the effects of
illicit trafficking of SA/LW on security. Yemen stated that
Israel must abide by the conditions of the NPT (even though
it is not a party to that treaty).
17. Malaysia
Malaysia believes non-proliferation rests on all nations
having the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, NWS have
to take effective measures towards nuclear disarmament, and
those without nuclear weapons should disavow acquiring them.
It also called for greater transparency in the reduction of
strategic and non-strategic stockpiles. Malaysia said it had
submitted its instrument of ratification to the CTBT and
called on other states to work towards the Treaty's early
entry into force. It supports the universal implementation
of the CWC and BWC. Malaysia said it has put in place laws
to combat the illicit trade in SA/LW and has been free of
antipersonnel landmines since 2001.
Rice
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE BEGINS GENERAL DEBATE:
OVER 100 SPEAKERS - DAY 4
REF: USUN 948
1.(U) Summary: The first committee on international security
and disarmament conducted its general debate from October 5
to October 12. This summary comprises day 4 of the general
debate (October 8). (REFTEL).
2. India
India noted the mood of optimism this year during the
deliberations of the First Committee, citing the U.S. -
Russian negotiations towards arsenal reduction and President
Obama's Prague Speech as India believes that nuclear
disarmament and non-proliferation are mutually reinforcing
processes. It advocates the negotiation of agreements on no
first-use of nuclear weapons and non-use of nuclear weapons
against non-nuclear weapon states treaties (NNWS). It noted
the adoption of a program of work for the Conference on
Disarmament (CD) and committed itself to working on Fissile
Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT) negotiations in the CD. It
stated that it is a nuclear weapon state and will negotiate
as one and that it will continue its "voluntary, unilateral
moratorium" on nuclear testing. It is committed to the
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) and will
work with the UN on the regulation of Small Arms and Light
Weapons (SA/LW).
3. Tanzania
Tanzania welcomed the positive momentum in disarmament and
said it supports efforts to deny weapons of mass destruction
(WMD) to terrorist groups. Tanzania noted the entry into
force of the African Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone Treaty and
called for nuclear-weapon-free zones in the Middle East and
Korean peninsula. It noted that Africa has the largest
deposits of uranium and other nuclear-related materials. It
called for strengthening of the UN regional center for peace
and disarmament in Africa and advocated a more pro-active
approach to non-proliferation through partnering with
regional NGOs and other civil society groups. It stressed
that all states have an inalienable right to peaceful use of
nuclear energy, and noted that nuclear energy was the
solution to the energy crisis. Tanzania stated that SA/LW
were of a regional and international nature and should be
dealt with accordingly.
4. The Holy See
The Holy See stated that the world needs food and water more
than arms. It called for leadership towards world peace and
a strengthening of multilateralism. It was encouraged by the
Security Council resolution on nuclear disarmament and
nuclear non-proliferation in September, but said that
progress on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
and FMCT was lagging.
5. Canada
Canada noted the importance of the UN disarmament machinery
in contributing to international peace and security. It
advocated a reduction of nuclear arsenals to the lowest
possible level, a ban on nuclear testing, and a ban on
fissile materials for weapons. It welcomed the recent
Security Council resolution and statements by the P5 about
reducing nuclear arsenals and living in a world free of
nuclear weapons. It stated that it will work against nuclear
terrorism and promote Security Council resolution 1540.
Canada is in favor of a ban on weapons in outer space, a
legally binding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and a ban on
anti-personnel landmines.
6. United Arab Emirates
The UAE noted the positive steps on the issue of disarmament,
citing the adoption of a program of work for the CD, the work
on a U.S.- Russia START agreement, and the U.S. commitment to
reduce its nuclear arsenals. It called upon all countries to
help create a world free of nuclear weapons, urging NNWS to
stop their pursuit of nuclear weaponry. The UAE called for
efforts to strengthen multilateralism, and pushed for the
control of nuclear proliferation and reduction of nuclear
arsenals within a specific time frame through the FMCT. It
said that all states have an inalienable right to peaceful
use of nuclear energy, but that nuclear free zones in certain
areas are necessary. It called for increased dialogue on
Middle East, Israeli adherence to the NPT, supported ongoing
talks with Iran, and urged Iran to cooperate with the IAEA.
7. Chile
Chile embraced the positive atmosphere towards nuclear
disarmament. It noted its own participation in numerous
disarmament treaties, as well as the progress symbolized by
the recent US - Russian talks concerning reduction of
strategic nuclear arms. Chile stated that it opposed nuclear
proliferation, noted that Latin America is a nuclear
weapons-free zone, and supported the creation of
nuclear-weapon-free zones in other parts of the world.
8. Iran
Iran judged that disarmament and non-proliferation are
important, especially among nuclear weapon states, noting
that the nuclear weapon states continue to develop and
modernize their weapons. Iran stated that Security Council
resolution 1887 "legally speaking" distorted the language of
Article IV of the NPT and thus Iran will be unable to support
it. It called for the adoption of a plan for total
elimination of nuclear weapons within a specific timeline at
the 2010 NPT review conference. Although there have been
calls for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East,
Israel's continued possession of nuclear weapons and
non-accession to the NPT continued to flout them. It
reaffirmed the inalienable right of states to pursue peaceful
use of nuclear energy. It called upon the P5 plus 1 to
demonstrate goodwill with Iran over its nuclear program. It
stated that it supports the reactivation of the CD based on a
balanced and comprehensive program of work.
9. Mali
Mali stated that it opposes illicit circulation and
stockpiling of SA/LW, stating that these actions often have
tragic consequences. Mali cited the Economic Community of
West African States (ECOWAS) convention of 2006 as an example
of constructive action against illicit SA/LW activities. It
noted Al-Qaida activities in the Sahel region of Africa as a
threat to regional security.
10. Vietnam
Vietnam noted the encouraging environment in the nuclear
disarmament field, citing the U.S. - Russian negotiations,
the adoption of program of work of the CD and the recent
Security Council resolution. It views the NPT as the
cornerstone of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
regime. It supported the inalienable right of states to use
nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Vietnam supports
nuclear-weapon free zones. It supports the Chemical Weapons
Convention (CWC) and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
and stated that an ATT should be done within the UN
framework. Vietnam hoped that the CD will be able to work on
an instrument banning the production of fissionable
materials.
11. Ukraine
Ukraine stressed its consistent support for disarmament and
international security, citing its voluntary renounciation of
the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal. It is working
towards a nuclear-weapon-free world and is encouraged by
U.S.-Russian negotiations towards a START follow-on treaty.
It called for the early entry into force of the CTBT, stated
it is fully committed to all three pillars of the NPT, and
welcomed the adoption of a work program in the CD after 12
Years of impasse. It recognizes the essential role of the
IAEA and supported implementation of the CWC and BTWC.
Ukraine opposes the illicit trade in SA/LW and supports the
Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty, CCW and ATT.
12. Singapore
Singapore called for complete nuclear disarmament and was
encouraged by President Obama's speech in Prague and adoption
of Security Council resolution 1887 in the run-up to the 2010
NPT review conference. Singapose says it has implemented a
"robust export control regime" to protect against
proliferation of WMD-related items and monitors items from
all four major multilateral export control lists.
13. Cambodia
Cambodia said it was encouraged by President Obama's
statement on disarmament, Security Council Resolution 1887,
the U.S. - Russian START negotiations and the adoption of a
program of work in the CD. It supported the Nuclear Weapons
free zone in South East Asia. On SA/LW, Cambodia has been
actively destroying weapons left over from the conflict in
the nineties.
14. Senegal
Senegal noted that despite the many delays in implementing
non-proliferation, "glimmers of hope" had recently appeared,
including the breaking of the 12-year impasse on the program
of work of the CD. It said that the "will of the world is
to be free of nuclear weapons". Senegal called for the
strengthening of the NPT, entry into force of the CTBT and a
ban on production of Fissile Materials for weapons. Senegal
called for a general reduction of arsenals by the
international community. It urged all states to comply with
IAEA directives and supported the right to peaceful use of
nuclear energy. It called for a universal treaty on
conventional weapons, particularly SA/LW and a ban on cluster
munitions.
15. San Marino
San Marino embraced the positive movement in disarmament,
citing recent statements made by President Obama on nuclear
disarmament and Security Council resolution 1887. It stated
that the international community must make a stand against
nuclear terrorism.
16. Yemen
Yemen welcomed positive developments in nuclear disarmament
which encourage a global return to dialogue on the issue. It
stated that it has ratified all treaties regarding
non-proliferation and disarmament, and reiterated its firm
stance against nuclear testing. Yemen noted the effects of
illicit trafficking of SA/LW on security. Yemen stated that
Israel must abide by the conditions of the NPT (even though
it is not a party to that treaty).
17. Malaysia
Malaysia believes non-proliferation rests on all nations
having the right to peaceful use of nuclear energy, NWS have
to take effective measures towards nuclear disarmament, and
those without nuclear weapons should disavow acquiring them.
It also called for greater transparency in the reduction of
strategic and non-strategic stockpiles. Malaysia said it had
submitted its instrument of ratification to the CTBT and
called on other states to work towards the Treaty's early
entry into force. It supports the universal implementation
of the CWC and BWC. Malaysia said it has put in place laws
to combat the illicit trade in SA/LW and has been free of
antipersonnel landmines since 2001.
Rice