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64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE: NUCLEAR
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 06 USUN NEW YORK 000970
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TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE: NUCLEAR
WEAPONS
REF: A. USUN 948
B. USUN 949
C. USUN 950
D. USUN 953
E. USUN 954
F. USUN 955
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 06 USUN NEW YORK 000970
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE: NUCLEAR
WEAPONS
REF: A. USUN 948
B. USUN 949
C. USUN 950
D. USUN 953
E. USUN 954
F. USUN 955
1. (U) Summary: The First Committee (Disarmament and
International Security) conducted its thematic debate on
nuclear weapons from October 13 to 15. This summary
comprises statements from all three days. The UN High
Representative for Disarmament Affairs, the Secretary General
of the Conference on Disarmament (CD),and the Executive
Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Organization Preparatory Commission gave prepared statements
about the work of their organizations. Most of the country
statements were similar to the general debate statements
(REFTEL). The importance of the 2010 Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference, adoption of
a program of work in the CD, the need for CTBT entry into
force, the importance of starting negotiations on a Fissile
Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT),the need for further
reduction of nuclear weapons, and the nuclear programs of the
DPRK and Iran were the dominant themes.
2. Sweden on behalf of the EU and as a national statement
Sweden stated its support for the NPT and called for a
balanced approach to all three pillars of the Treaty
(nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and
nuclear disarmament). It condemned the nuclear test of the
DPRK and stated that Iran has the right to pursue peaceful
nuclear energy but stressed that it must comply with the
requirements of the NPT. In its national capacity, Sweden
said it was encouraged by the adoption of a program of work
in the CD and called for restrictions on improvements on
nuclear weapons.
3. Australia
Australia stated its desire for a "faster" reduction of
arsenals by the nuclear-weapon states. It called on the DPRK
to return to the six-party talks and for Iran to cooperate
with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
4. Turkey
Turkey said there was a "need to bolster" all three pillars
of the NPT regime and said that non-nuclear-weapon states
(NNWS) should receive assurances against the use or threat of
use of nuclear weapons against them (i.e., negative security
assurances or NSAs).
5. Switzerland
Switzerland advocated further ratifications of the CTBT and
said it was encouraged by the commitment by the U.S. to do
so. It said it remains concerned about the DPRK and called
upon it to return without condition to the six-party talks.
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6. Indonesia on behalf of the NAM
Indonesia said it is concerned about the "slow pace of
progress towards nuclear disarmament and the lack of progress
by the Nuclear Weapons States (NWS) to accomplish the total
elimination of their nuclear arsenals." It is also concerned
about strategic defense doctrines that set out the rationale
for the use or threat of nuclear weapons. It reiterated its
support for the inalienable right of all parties to the NPT
to pursue peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
7. Uruguay on behalf of MERCOSUR
Uruguay said it hoped for success at the May 2010 NPT review
conference and in the CD. It stressed the importance of a
moratorium on nuclear tests until the CTBT enters into force
and reiterated its support for nuclear-weapons-free zones
(NWFZs).
8. Japan
Japan advocated the reduction of existing nuclear-weapons
stockpiles, an early entry into force of the CTBT, and the
start of negotiations on a FMCT. It said it was concerned by
the actions of the DPRK, particularly its nuclear weapons and
missile programs and called on all states to implement
Security Council resolutions on nonproliferation issues.
9. Norway
Norway called for "a way forward" to be found for nuclear
disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of
nuclear energy. It said it was concerned by the actions of
the DPRK and Iran, called for entry into force of the CTBT,
and commencement of FMCT negotiations.
10. United Kingdom
The U.K. called for the adoption of a program of work in 2010
at the CD that "kick-starts negotiations on FMCT." It
advocated continued progress on CTBT ratifications leading to
a permanent ban on explosive testing of nuclear weapons.
11. France
France stated that it has reduced its own nuclear arsenal to
below 300 weapons and called on all states to reduce their
arsenals. It supported the peaceful uses of civilian nuclear
power but said it was concerned by the activities of Iran and
the DPRK.
12. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan stated that the NPT is the main instrument of the
non-proliferation and disarmament regime. It offered to host
a nuclear fuel bank on its territory under IAEA oversight and
proposed a draft resolution entitled "International Day of
World Free of Nuclear weapons". (Note: The draft
USUN NEW Y 00000970 003 OF 006
resolution's title was later changed to "International day
against nuclear testing." End note.)
13. Mexico
Mexico said it hoped for success during the 2010 NPT Review
Conference and advocated the early entry into force of the
CTBT.
14. Netherlands
Netherlands called for "real progress" to be made at the 2010
NPT review conference, as opposed to the lack of a consensus
outcome at the 2005 conference, and for states to ratify and
implement the NPT. It stated that the NPT is linked to and
reinforces the CTBT and the FMCT.
15. Chile
Chile spoke three times, once in its national capacity,
second as coordinator of a resolution on decreasing
operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems, and finally
as coordinator of a resolution on a conference of parties to
NWFS.
Chile stated that the NPT was vitally important for nuclear
disarmament and non-proliferation. Chile and other
co-sponsors decided not to present a resolution on
decreasing weapon readiness this year because of ongoing
policy reviews in the NWS (the resolution will be introduced
next year). Chile stated that the UN is the proper forum for
the discussion of NWFZs.
16. China
China called for states to abandon nuclear-deterrence policy
and advocated policies on no-first-use of nuclear weapons and
no use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states.
It supported an FMCT treaty and a successful NPT review
conference.
17. New Zealand
New Zealand said it was encouraged by the increase in NWFZs
and pushed for the establishment of more zones. It stated
that the IAEA needs more resources in order to monitor and
investigate countries' nuclear programs.
18. Venezuela
Venezuela stated that complete nuclear disarmament is the
only way to ensure that nuclear weapons are not used. It
advocated for the inalienable right of nations to peaceful
use of nuclear energy. It stated that Security Council
resolution 1887 focused too much on non-proliferation and not
enough on disarmament.
19. Cuba
USUN NEW Y 00000970 004 OF 006
Cuba said that possession of nuclear weapons and a nuclear
deterrent policy were wrong and that nuclear disarmament is
the only way forward. It called for concrete actions on a
transparent, irreversible and verifiable disarmament process
by the NWS.
20. Canada
Canada supported strengthening the NPT and the start of
negotiations towards an FMCT. It said it is concerned by
Iran's non-compliance with the IAEA and the DPRK's nuclear
Test and called on both parties to negotiate a solution to
their respective nuclear issues.
21. Korea
Korea called for the de-nuclearization of the Korean
Peninsula. It said the issue should be addressed in the
six-party talks and called for the DPRK to resume
negotiations.
22. Morocco
Morocco stated that that nuclear disarmament is linked to
global security, supported the three pillars of the NPT
regime, and called on Israel to accede to the NPT.
23. UAE
UAE called for a successful 2010 NPT review conference. It
reaffirmed the primacy of the IAEA in dealing with
non-proliferation issues and reiterated its support for the
inalienable rights of states for peaceful use of nuclear
energy.
24. Russia
Russia called for practical results on all three pillars at
the NPT review conference. It described how it had reduced
its nuclear arsenal and favored the "irreversibility of
disarmament". It opposed missile defense systems as it
disrupts the strategic balance. It advocated strengthening
the NPT, increase the efficiency of IAEA verification
activities and the early entry into force of the CTBT.
25. Thailand
Thailand spoke twice, once in its national capacity and once
on behalf of ASEAN. Thailand called on all states to support
the resolution "Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
Treaty." It said it supported U.S. - Russian negotiations on
strategic nuclear reductions and early entry into force of
the CTBT. It supported the work of the IAEA and also the
inalienable right of states to pursue peaceful uses of
nuclear energy.
26. DPRK
DPRK called for multilateral, verifiable and irreversible
USUN NEW Y 00000970 005 OF 006
disarmament by all states. It accused the nuclear powers of
advocating non-proliferation while at the same time
modernizing their weapons. It said it opposed nuclear
blackmail, noting that the presence of WMDs was cited as a
reason for the invasion of Iraq. It stated that it tested
its nuclear weapon because of Security Council actions, taken
in response to its peaceful satellite launch.
27. Singapore
Singapore said it is concerned about non-proliferation and
non-state actors acquiring nuclear weapons or materials. It
has implemented stringent export controls to guard against
this possibility.
28. South Africa
South Africa supported the NPT regime as the cornerstone of
nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. It called for
legally binding negative security assurances for non-nuclear
weapon states and more NWFZ. It favored strengthening of the
IAEA.
29. Slovenia
Slovenia advocated the early entry into force of the NPT the
CTBT.
30. Algeria
Algeria expressed support for the NPT and called on Israel to
accede to the treaty and called for a NWFZ in the Middle East.
31. India
India said it views the NPT as discriminatory and will not
join as a non-nuclear weapon state. It stated that "nuclear
weapons are an integral part of India's national security and
will remain so." It will again put forth resolutions on the
prohibition of use of nuclear weapons, reducing nuclear
danger and measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs.
32. Iran
Iran stated that the nuclear weapons states have not
eliminated their nuclear weapons. It opposed selective
enforcement of the NPT, pointing out that Israel has not
acceded to the Treaty and its additional protocol. It called
for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
33. Philippines
Philippines stated that the elimination of nuclear weapons is
the only guarantee against the use or threat of use of such
weapons. It called for the establishment of more
nuclear-weapons-free zones in the world and for strengthening
of the NPT.
34. Libya
USUN NEW Y 00000970 006 OF 006
Libya called for the verifiable and irreversible reduction of
nuclear weapons and advocated a NWFZ in the Middle East.
35. Pakistan
Pakistan stated that it must keep a minimum deterrent because
of the situation in its region. It called for an end to
discrimination and double standards in non-proliferation and
stated that an FMCT treaty would not restrict NWS because
they already have enough fissionable material to build more
bombs.
36. Belarus
Belarus stated that it supported the negotiations between
Russia and the U.S. to replace the START I Treaty, due to
expire at the end of this year, because Belarus is a
signatory to the START I agreement.
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SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CD CDG KN PARM PREL UNGA
SUBJECT: 64TH UNGA/FIRST COMMITTEE THEMATIC DEBATE: NUCLEAR
WEAPONS
REF: A. USUN 948
B. USUN 949
C. USUN 950
D. USUN 953
E. USUN 954
F. USUN 955
1. (U) Summary: The First Committee (Disarmament and
International Security) conducted its thematic debate on
nuclear weapons from October 13 to 15. This summary
comprises statements from all three days. The UN High
Representative for Disarmament Affairs, the Secretary General
of the Conference on Disarmament (CD),and the Executive
Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
Organization Preparatory Commission gave prepared statements
about the work of their organizations. Most of the country
statements were similar to the general debate statements
(REFTEL). The importance of the 2010 Nuclear
Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference, adoption of
a program of work in the CD, the need for CTBT entry into
force, the importance of starting negotiations on a Fissile
Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT),the need for further
reduction of nuclear weapons, and the nuclear programs of the
DPRK and Iran were the dominant themes.
2. Sweden on behalf of the EU and as a national statement
Sweden stated its support for the NPT and called for a
balanced approach to all three pillars of the Treaty
(nonproliferation, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and
nuclear disarmament). It condemned the nuclear test of the
DPRK and stated that Iran has the right to pursue peaceful
nuclear energy but stressed that it must comply with the
requirements of the NPT. In its national capacity, Sweden
said it was encouraged by the adoption of a program of work
in the CD and called for restrictions on improvements on
nuclear weapons.
3. Australia
Australia stated its desire for a "faster" reduction of
arsenals by the nuclear-weapon states. It called on the DPRK
to return to the six-party talks and for Iran to cooperate
with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
4. Turkey
Turkey said there was a "need to bolster" all three pillars
of the NPT regime and said that non-nuclear-weapon states
(NNWS) should receive assurances against the use or threat of
use of nuclear weapons against them (i.e., negative security
assurances or NSAs).
5. Switzerland
Switzerland advocated further ratifications of the CTBT and
said it was encouraged by the commitment by the U.S. to do
so. It said it remains concerned about the DPRK and called
upon it to return without condition to the six-party talks.
USUN NEW Y 00000970 002 OF 006
6. Indonesia on behalf of the NAM
Indonesia said it is concerned about the "slow pace of
progress towards nuclear disarmament and the lack of progress
by the Nuclear Weapons States (NWS) to accomplish the total
elimination of their nuclear arsenals." It is also concerned
about strategic defense doctrines that set out the rationale
for the use or threat of nuclear weapons. It reiterated its
support for the inalienable right of all parties to the NPT
to pursue peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
7. Uruguay on behalf of MERCOSUR
Uruguay said it hoped for success at the May 2010 NPT review
conference and in the CD. It stressed the importance of a
moratorium on nuclear tests until the CTBT enters into force
and reiterated its support for nuclear-weapons-free zones
(NWFZs).
8. Japan
Japan advocated the reduction of existing nuclear-weapons
stockpiles, an early entry into force of the CTBT, and the
start of negotiations on a FMCT. It said it was concerned by
the actions of the DPRK, particularly its nuclear weapons and
missile programs and called on all states to implement
Security Council resolutions on nonproliferation issues.
9. Norway
Norway called for "a way forward" to be found for nuclear
disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of
nuclear energy. It said it was concerned by the actions of
the DPRK and Iran, called for entry into force of the CTBT,
and commencement of FMCT negotiations.
10. United Kingdom
The U.K. called for the adoption of a program of work in 2010
at the CD that "kick-starts negotiations on FMCT." It
advocated continued progress on CTBT ratifications leading to
a permanent ban on explosive testing of nuclear weapons.
11. France
France stated that it has reduced its own nuclear arsenal to
below 300 weapons and called on all states to reduce their
arsenals. It supported the peaceful uses of civilian nuclear
power but said it was concerned by the activities of Iran and
the DPRK.
12. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan stated that the NPT is the main instrument of the
non-proliferation and disarmament regime. It offered to host
a nuclear fuel bank on its territory under IAEA oversight and
proposed a draft resolution entitled "International Day of
World Free of Nuclear weapons". (Note: The draft
USUN NEW Y 00000970 003 OF 006
resolution's title was later changed to "International day
against nuclear testing." End note.)
13. Mexico
Mexico said it hoped for success during the 2010 NPT Review
Conference and advocated the early entry into force of the
CTBT.
14. Netherlands
Netherlands called for "real progress" to be made at the 2010
NPT review conference, as opposed to the lack of a consensus
outcome at the 2005 conference, and for states to ratify and
implement the NPT. It stated that the NPT is linked to and
reinforces the CTBT and the FMCT.
15. Chile
Chile spoke three times, once in its national capacity,
second as coordinator of a resolution on decreasing
operational readiness of nuclear weapons systems, and finally
as coordinator of a resolution on a conference of parties to
NWFS.
Chile stated that the NPT was vitally important for nuclear
disarmament and non-proliferation. Chile and other
co-sponsors decided not to present a resolution on
decreasing weapon readiness this year because of ongoing
policy reviews in the NWS (the resolution will be introduced
next year). Chile stated that the UN is the proper forum for
the discussion of NWFZs.
16. China
China called for states to abandon nuclear-deterrence policy
and advocated policies on no-first-use of nuclear weapons and
no use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states.
It supported an FMCT treaty and a successful NPT review
conference.
17. New Zealand
New Zealand said it was encouraged by the increase in NWFZs
and pushed for the establishment of more zones. It stated
that the IAEA needs more resources in order to monitor and
investigate countries' nuclear programs.
18. Venezuela
Venezuela stated that complete nuclear disarmament is the
only way to ensure that nuclear weapons are not used. It
advocated for the inalienable right of nations to peaceful
use of nuclear energy. It stated that Security Council
resolution 1887 focused too much on non-proliferation and not
enough on disarmament.
19. Cuba
USUN NEW Y 00000970 004 OF 006
Cuba said that possession of nuclear weapons and a nuclear
deterrent policy were wrong and that nuclear disarmament is
the only way forward. It called for concrete actions on a
transparent, irreversible and verifiable disarmament process
by the NWS.
20. Canada
Canada supported strengthening the NPT and the start of
negotiations towards an FMCT. It said it is concerned by
Iran's non-compliance with the IAEA and the DPRK's nuclear
Test and called on both parties to negotiate a solution to
their respective nuclear issues.
21. Korea
Korea called for the de-nuclearization of the Korean
Peninsula. It said the issue should be addressed in the
six-party talks and called for the DPRK to resume
negotiations.
22. Morocco
Morocco stated that that nuclear disarmament is linked to
global security, supported the three pillars of the NPT
regime, and called on Israel to accede to the NPT.
23. UAE
UAE called for a successful 2010 NPT review conference. It
reaffirmed the primacy of the IAEA in dealing with
non-proliferation issues and reiterated its support for the
inalienable rights of states for peaceful use of nuclear
energy.
24. Russia
Russia called for practical results on all three pillars at
the NPT review conference. It described how it had reduced
its nuclear arsenal and favored the "irreversibility of
disarmament". It opposed missile defense systems as it
disrupts the strategic balance. It advocated strengthening
the NPT, increase the efficiency of IAEA verification
activities and the early entry into force of the CTBT.
25. Thailand
Thailand spoke twice, once in its national capacity and once
on behalf of ASEAN. Thailand called on all states to support
the resolution "Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
Treaty." It said it supported U.S. - Russian negotiations on
strategic nuclear reductions and early entry into force of
the CTBT. It supported the work of the IAEA and also the
inalienable right of states to pursue peaceful uses of
nuclear energy.
26. DPRK
DPRK called for multilateral, verifiable and irreversible
USUN NEW Y 00000970 005 OF 006
disarmament by all states. It accused the nuclear powers of
advocating non-proliferation while at the same time
modernizing their weapons. It said it opposed nuclear
blackmail, noting that the presence of WMDs was cited as a
reason for the invasion of Iraq. It stated that it tested
its nuclear weapon because of Security Council actions, taken
in response to its peaceful satellite launch.
27. Singapore
Singapore said it is concerned about non-proliferation and
non-state actors acquiring nuclear weapons or materials. It
has implemented stringent export controls to guard against
this possibility.
28. South Africa
South Africa supported the NPT regime as the cornerstone of
nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. It called for
legally binding negative security assurances for non-nuclear
weapon states and more NWFZ. It favored strengthening of the
IAEA.
29. Slovenia
Slovenia advocated the early entry into force of the NPT the
CTBT.
30. Algeria
Algeria expressed support for the NPT and called on Israel to
accede to the treaty and called for a NWFZ in the Middle East.
31. India
India said it views the NPT as discriminatory and will not
join as a non-nuclear weapon state. It stated that "nuclear
weapons are an integral part of India's national security and
will remain so." It will again put forth resolutions on the
prohibition of use of nuclear weapons, reducing nuclear
danger and measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs.
32. Iran
Iran stated that the nuclear weapons states have not
eliminated their nuclear weapons. It opposed selective
enforcement of the NPT, pointing out that Israel has not
acceded to the Treaty and its additional protocol. It called
for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
33. Philippines
Philippines stated that the elimination of nuclear weapons is
the only guarantee against the use or threat of use of such
weapons. It called for the establishment of more
nuclear-weapons-free zones in the world and for strengthening
of the NPT.
34. Libya
USUN NEW Y 00000970 006 OF 006
Libya called for the verifiable and irreversible reduction of
nuclear weapons and advocated a NWFZ in the Middle East.
35. Pakistan
Pakistan stated that it must keep a minimum deterrent because
of the situation in its region. It called for an end to
discrimination and double standards in non-proliferation and
stated that an FMCT treaty would not restrict NWS because
they already have enough fissionable material to build more
bombs.
36. Belarus
Belarus stated that it supported the negotiations between
Russia and the U.S. to replace the START I Treaty, due to
expire at the end of this year, because Belarus is a
signatory to the START I agreement.
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