Non proliferation activities will not succeed without disarmament by the nuclear weapon States.

Nuclear weapon free zones contributed significantly to the promotion of nuclear non proliferation.

Nuclear weapon free zones reinforce nuclear non proliferation and contribute to achieving the objective of nuclear disarmament.

Brazil had repeatedly called on the five nuclear weapon States to help counter proliferation through nuclear disarmament.

The Conference considers the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones as important contribution by non nuclear weapon States in promoting the nuclear non proliferation regime at regional levels.

The concerns of certain States about proliferation will be automatically dispelled if nuclear weapon arsenals are completely dismantled.

Notes that the 2000 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons agreed that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the Treaty strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime

Notes that the 2000 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons agreed that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the Treaty strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime

An equitable and verifiable FMT could in part bring non NPT nuclear weapon States into the non proliferation regime.

They reiterate the agreement at the 2000 Review Conference that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime.

The unequivocal undertaking by nuclear weapon States signatories to the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty to disarm should be complied with.

Japan acceded to the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in 1976 as a non nuclear weapon State.

Legally binding security assurances by the nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the NPT would significantly strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime by eliminating incentives for pursuing capabilities.

The Kingdom of Morocco remains convinced that the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones helps strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime.

Such arguments and logic, instead of preventing proliferation, will only push non nuclear weapon States towards the acquisition of nuclear weapons.

Support and continue to work towards the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in order to prevent proliferation and advance disarmament

While the non proliferation regime had been strictly observed by the overwhelming majority of the more than 180 non nuclear weapon States, disarmament had not received the same level of emphasis by the nuclear weapon States.

Reiterating that the cessation of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other nuclear explosions constitutes an effective nuclear disarmament and non proliferation measure,

Jamaica continued to place emphasis on the role that nuclear weapon free zones played in enhancing the nuclear non proliferation and disarmament regimes.

The Conference takes notes of Mongolia's nuclear weapon free status as an important measure towards strengthening the non proliferation regime in that region.

We are convinced that legally binding security assurances provided by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States would strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime, and advocate the commencement of negotiations to this end.

Ukraine believes that legally binding security assurances by the nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the NPT will significantly strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime by eliminating plausible incentives for pursuing nuclear capabilities.

Mr. Swe (Myanmar) expressed concern at the recent tendency by some nuclear weapon States to focus their attention wholly on non proliferation, disregarding disarmament.

(d) The Conference agrees that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapons States parties to the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime.

Nuclear weapon free zones are of great significance in promoting nuclear disarmament, preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons and enhancing regional and global peace and stability.

An effective implementation of article I by nuclear weapon States plays an essential role to curb proliferation of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices.

There is a need to reconcile nuclear reality within the global non proliferation regime. That is, the existence of eight, not five, nuclear weapon States.

3. Notes that the 2000 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty agreed that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the Treaty strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime

3. Notes that the 2000 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty agreed that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the Treaty strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime

Notes that the 2000 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty agreed that legally binding security assurances by the five nuclear weapon States to the non nuclear weapon States parties to the Treaty strengthen the nuclear non proliferation regime

His Government therefore called on nuclear weapon States to reaffirm their commitment to providing negative security assurances, which would greatly promote non proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Bearing in mind the continuing importance of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, Kazakhstan strongly believes that the demand placed on the nuclear weapon States to grant negative security assurances to non nuclear weapon States is well founded and reasonable, and supports the proposal to elaborate within the Conference an international agreement on the non use or threat of use of nuclear weapons by nuclear weapon States against non nuclear weapon States.

The Treaty envisages the construction of each pillar through a matching series of steps taken by both nuclear weapon states and non nuclear weapon states. Strengthening the non proliferation regime in order to confront today's challenges would require no more than following this strategy.

We also reiterate our support for the establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in South Asia and urge India and Pakistan to accede to the Non Proliferation Treaty as non nuclear weapon States and to place all their nuclear facilities under comprehensive Agency safeguards.

In this context the EU is deeply concerned that some non nuclear weapon States Parties to the Treaty do not always comply with their obligations regarding non proliferation.

Nuclear weapon States should meet their obligations in the field of nuclear disarmament, and States must make new efforts in all areas of non proliferation and arms control.

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan consider nuclear weapon free zones as a means for achieving the effective implementation of the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Greece joined its European Union partners in supporting the establishment of a nuclear weapon free zone in the Middle East and tightening non proliferation measures in the Mediterranean region.

Emphasizing the importance of internationally recognized agreements on the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in various parts of the world and on the strengthening of the non proliferation regime,

Emphasizing the importance of internationally recognized treaties on the establishment of nuclear weapon free zones in different regions of the world and on the strengthening of the non proliferation regime,

Nuclear weapon States must reduce their stockpiles in an effort to discourage proliferation and to move towards the total destruction of all nuclear weapons, the only absolute guarantee of safety.

This Article also plays a crucial role as the main incentive set forth to encourage non nuclear weapon states to join the Treaty and thereby foster the non proliferation regime.

As a declared non nuclear weapon state, Indonesia has always striven for nuclear non proliferation indeed, for a world free of nuclear weapons. But the cause of nuclear non proliferation is now in deep trouble, as countries are once again tempted to acquire the means of oblivion.

Nuclear weapon free zones were a means of preventing proliferation and promoting complete disarmament, and Thailand supported their establishment in every region, including Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.

7. Affirms its conviction of the important role of nuclear weapon free zones in strengthening the nuclear non proliferation regime and in extending the areas of the world that are nuclear weapon free, and, with particular reference to the responsibilities of the nuclear weapon States, calls upon all States to support the process of nuclear disarmament and to work for the total elimination of all nuclear weapons