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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 
 
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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 
 
 
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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 
 
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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 
 
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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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