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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 
 
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. 
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