China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed regret over the failure of the NPT review conference to adopt an outcome document due to disagreements between the US and Iran. China emphasized the treaty's importance as a cornerstone of international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed regret over the failure to adopt an outcome document at the NPT review conference due to divisions between the US and Iran. The conference was held amid global strategic imbalance and politicization of multilateral arms control.
A delegation of six from the Japan Congress against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs (Gensuikyo) reported on their participation in the NPT review conference in New York. Despite the failure to adopt an outcome document, they emphasized the need to prevent the NPT system from becoming a mere formality and highlighted youth engagement in nuclear disarmament efforts.
The US State Department expressed regret over the failure to adopt a consensus document at the NPT review conference, criticizing Iran's non-compliance with its obligations and expansion of nuclear activities without credible justification.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York concluded on August 22 without adopting a final document, marking the third consecutive failure. Professor Nobumasa Akiyama noted concerns over North Korea's nuclear program being omitted and a regression in language regarding the Additional Protocol. Despite the failure, he believes the NPT's function as a forum for discussion remains important.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference concluded without adopting a document, failing to reach consensus after a month of discussions among 191 member states. The conference, which was delayed by two hours, ended with the chairperson announcing the lack of agreement, reportedly due to the self-interest of nuclear-weapon states, particularly the US's strong stance against Iran's nuclear development.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York concluded on August 22nd without adopting an outcome document, marking the third consecutive failure after 2015 and 2022. This failure casts a shadow on the NPT regime amidst ongoing conflicts and concerns over nuclear weapon use. Hibakusha representatives expressed deep disappointment.
The NPT Review Conference in New York concluded without adopting a final document. Japanese groups, including the Japan Confederation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo) and the "Japan Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons," criticized nuclear-armed states for failing to fulfill disarmament obligations and Japan for relying on nuclear deterrence.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York concluded on August 22 without adopting a final document, marking the third consecutive failure. Japan expressed deep regret, emphasizing the continued importance of the NPT despite international divisions on nuclear disarmament.
The NPT Review Conference at UN Headquarters in New York failed to adopt a final agreement for the third consecutive time due to disagreements on key issues like North Korea and Iran's nuclear programs, and the gap between nuclear-weapon states and non-nuclear-weapon states.
The UN Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference concluded without a consensus on its final document. The chairman, Do Hung Viet, expressed deep regret that despite intensive consultations and multiple revised drafts, participating states could not agree on the substantive issues of nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York failed to adopt an outcome document, marking the third consecutive failure since 2015. The collapse raises concerns about the "hollowing out" of the NPT regime, influenced by geopolitical tensions like the Ukraine war and the US-Israel-Iran conflict.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference in New York failed to adopt an outcome document, marking the third consecutive failure since 2015. The collapse raises concerns about the potential hollowing out of the NPT regime, with deep divisions evident between nations like the US, Iran, and Russia over issues including nuclear disarmament and the war in Ukraine.
The NPT Review Conference in New York faces an uncertain outcome as a new draft softens language on North Korea's nuclear development and omits concerns over Ukraine's nuclear facilities, seemingly to accommodate Russia. Disagreements remain, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear program and NATO's "nuclear sharing."
The NPT Review Conference in New York is entering its final phase, aiming to adopt an outcome document by August 18. Intense disputes, particularly between the US and Iran over Iran's nuclear program and alleged attacks on its facilities, threaten to derail consensus as the August 22 deadline approaches.
The NPT Review Conference in New York has entered its final week. A revised draft document, intended to encourage compromise, has weakened some expressions, but disagreements continue, casting doubt on the adoption of a final document by the closing day.
Iran’s Permanent Mission to the UN accused the United States of using the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference to misrepresent Tehran’s nuclear programme and deflect attention from Washington’s own violations. Iran stated all enriched uranium remains under full IAEA supervision with no material diverted. The dispute escalated after Iran was selected as vice president of the conference, drawing criticism from US official Christopher Yeaw who called it an ‘affront’ to the treaty. Iran’s envoy warned that lasting Gulf stability requires an end to alleged US-Israel aggression against Iran.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at the opening of the 11th NPT Review Conference that arms control is dying, nuclear dangers are resurging, and humanity has entered a state of collective amnesia about nuclear horrors. The conference, gathering 191 countries at UN headquarters in New York, runs until May 22 amid deep contradictions between nuclear and non-nuclear powers.
G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group issued a statement warning of dangers from Russian and Chinese nuclear weapons build-up and modernization, ahead of a month-long NPT review conference opening Monday in New York. The group, comprising diplomats from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US, committed to working toward a successful 2026 review conference and urged the US to pursue multilateral strategic stability.
