Action on all draft resolutions and decisions submitted under disarmament and international security agenda items A/C.1/80/L.1, A/C.1/80/L.2, A/C.1/80/L.3, A/C.1/80/L.4, A/C.1/80/L.5, A/C.1/80/L.6, A/C.1/80/L.7, A/C.1/80/L.8, A/C.1/80/L.10, A/C.1/80/L.11, A/C.1/80/L.12, A/C.1/80/L.13, A/C.1/80/L.14, A/C.1/80/L.15, A/C.1/80/L.16, A/C.1/80/L.17, A/C.1/80/L.18, A/C.1/80/L.20, A/C.1/80/L.21, A/C.1/80/L.22, A/C.1/80/L.23, A/C.1/80/L.24, A/C.1/80/L.25, A/C.1/80/L.26, A/C.1/80/L.27, A/C.1/80/L.28, A/C.1/80/L.29, A/C.1/80/L.30, A/C.1/80/L.31, A/C.1/80/L.32, A/C.1/80/L.33, A/C.1/80/L.34, A/C.1/80/L.35, A/C.1/80/L.36, A/C.1/80/L.37, A/C.1/80/L.38, A/C.1/80/L.39, A/C.1/80/L.40, A/C.1/80/L.41, A/C.1/80/L.42, A/C.1/80/L.43, A/C.1/80/L.44, A/C.1/80/L.45, A/C.1/80/L.46, A/C.1/80/L.47, A/C.1/80/L.48, A/C.1/80/L.49, A/C.1/80/L.50, A/C.1/80/L.52, A/C.1/80/L.53, A/C.1/80/L.56, A/C.1/80/L.57, A/C.1/80/L.58, A/C.1/80/L.63
🇹🇷 Türkiye, 🇷🇺 Russian Federation, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇮🇷 Islamic Republic of Iran, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇪🇬 Egypt
We would like to exercise our right of reply in response to the statement made by the representative of Denmark on behalf of the European Union. Many delegations recall the evolution of the situation concerning the approval of non-member states as observers at the Conference of Disarmament. Turkey has long maintained its principled position in favor of inclusiveness for years, by avoiding politicization of the CD and adhering to the established practice of considering observer applications as a blanket list. Although our concerns have been on record for many years, Turkey never raised an objection to the blanket lists concerning observers' participation. This approach stemmed from Turkey's strong commitment to preserving the constructive spirit of the conference, ensuring it remained free from politicization. The attempted imposition of double standards by some states in approving observers leading to the erosion of the established practice in recent years is a cause of concern. It is regrettable that the EU appears reluctant to acknowledge this evident reality. Nevertheless, we stand ready to engage in efforts to restore the previous practice of granting blanket list approval of observers. I thank you. Thank you, Chairman. We are exercising our right of reply given the baseless statement made by Israel this morning. This was a deliberate measure taken against my delegation. It is regrettable that this country, which is engaged in genocide, is undertaking further measures, and this is something that is undermining the work of our organization. Their acts this morning tried to divert people's attention from their own crimes. The flag of Palestine is one of the flags that has been flown pursuant to the appropriate resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations. So only Israel, only Israel who are trying to exterminate the Palestinians and and to wipe out the country, only Israel is refusing to recognize that reality. Thank you.
Mr. Chairman. We do not deem it possible not to address the latest inaccurate false remarks from the delegation of the European Union which were uh thrown to our country vis a vis the situation on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. The prospects uh for the uh treaty entry into force indeed are not on the horizon, but this is not at all Russians' fault, contrary to uh uh the claims being made by many. The reason is completely different. Since nineteen ninety-nine, uh uh the US delegations, one after another, under fabricated pretext, have been refusing to ratify this treaty. And uh practical steps in favor of this treaty have not still been undertaken by Washington. Clearly, the United States uh uh has no interest whatsoever in acceding to this treaty, and this has been confirmed in the vote. At the first committee on the relevant draft resolution. Under these circumstances, as well as in light of the present-day political landscape as a whole, the Russian Federation has uh believed that it is not acceptable to have the b imbalance that has unfolded between the Russian and the U.S. in terms of obligations under this treaty. And our rescinding of the obligations under the treaty has helped to amend this imbalance. And the relevant federal law entered into force on 2 November 2023. Once again, we emphasize that this is precisely about the withdrawal of ratification, a revocation of ratification. Despite this measure, Russia remains a signatory to the CTBT with all of the emanating rights and obligations, and we continue to fully participate in the preparatory commission of the organization on this treaty. We are complying with the moratorium on nuclear tests. Which was introduced in 1990 under the Soviet Union. We also repudiate the false uh accusation about the alleged uh uh a breach of the principle of inclusivity and multilateralism in the Conference on Disarmament. First and foremost, we wish to stress that it is indeed thanks to what we proposed, the procedural decision, it was uh possible for observers to participate during the session of the conference in uh 2024 and 2025. Otherwise there would ne not have been such participation at all. It is important to bear in mind that the Conference of Disarmament is a negotiating form uh of of limited composition, which is operating on the principle of consensus. At the same time, member states of the conferen uh conference shoulder an obligation to fulfill the mandate of the conference and to establish effective work at this platform. Consequently, members of the form have the right to particip to allow for participation of those who are in a position to positively and constructively contribute to the operations of the Conference on Disarmament and to not allow for participation those who are not seeking to facilitate equitable, constructive dialogue and uh constructive efforts. Once again, all of this is fully in accordance with the rules of procedure. We also wish to stress that the Russian Federation has consistently been advocating inclusivity in intergovernmental processes. We attribute tremendous significance to the role of observers. However, this inclusivity is not an end in and of itself in addressing the question of observers. needs to be dealt with uh by taking into account the specific features of every specific platform and strictly in accordance with the rules of procedure. Thank you for your attention.
Thank you, Chair. First I would like to thank the Arab Group for their support of our presidency at the Conference of Disarmament last year. Um following to Cuba's latest remark, I would like to stress that while cultural attire and national symbols are permitted at the United Nations official meetings, to my knowledge, the kafia is not part of Cuba's traditional attire. Nor is the Palestinian flag representative of Cuba. In addition, I am compelled to react to statements made earlier today. Israel categorically rejects the baseless accusations made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as the constant name calling he has called us during the whole committee. These claims are nothing more than an attempt to divert the international community attention from Iran's own long record. Of destabilizing behavior and systematic violations of international law and UN resolutions. The more hated the Iranian regime is at home, the more it spreads violence in the Middle East. It is unc unfortunate that the people in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and the Iranian people have had to pay the price for this absurd and evil policy. The people of Iran, who have been oppressed by this grotesque Islamic Republic regime for almost fifty years, have been Want no part of this genocidal hate and violence. A day will come, hopefully soon, when the Persian people, an ancient, glorious civilization, will be free of this terrible, hateful regime, and our two peoples will finally resume the great friendship that existed between us in the past. I thank you, Chair.
Thank you very much, sir. Lithuania wishes to respond to the statement delivered by Belarus in its explanation of vote today. Today Belarus spoke of supporting Resolution L six, confidence building measures in the regional and subregional context, and on confidence building measures in general. It stated that the purpose of CSBM's is to reduce the risk of incidents at borders. Yet its actions tell a different story. Just starting twenty first October this year, Lithuania faced reckless actions and views uh it views as hybrid attacks when unauthorized smuggling air balloons violated Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, forcing airport closures for four nights and disrupting nearly one hundred flights and fourteen thousand passengers. This contradicts the very objective of confidence building measures, which, as are affirmed in the resolution adopted today, aim to reduce the risk of incidents and strengthen regional security through peaceful means. We also recall Belarus' involvement in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, its instrumentalization of migration, and unresolved safety concerns and uh at the Astrovets nuclear power plant, built intentionally just 50 kilometers from our capital. We call on Belarus to translate its words into concrete actions and to implement its international obligations, as well as genuine confidence building measures. We urge Belarus, as well as other persistent violators of our airspace, to take immediate and effective steps to prevent further violations of EU and NATO airspace and ensure such actions do not recur. In line with the resolutions, call off to avoid accidents. I thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. First, my delegation categorically rejects uh allegations, baseless allegations made by a representative of the United States against Iran's compliance and Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities. Second, I will not dignify the absurd allegations made by the representative of the Israeli regime, whose so called defense forces have turned the killing of children in Gaza into a routine practice. This is not an allegation, but a well documented reality, evidenced by countless videos and reports showing members of these forces boosting about their crimes. Mr. Chair, distinguished colleagues, And I would like to dedicate my last right of reply at this session of the First Committee to the memory of more than 75,000 innocent Palestinians, among them countless children who have been brutally massacred by the Israeli regime in Gaza over the past two years. I'm certain that many in this room share these sentiments. To these innocent victims, I say, I am ashamed. with all my heart that my mission in New York has coincided with one of the darkest chapters of our time, the massacre and genocide perpetrated by the Israeli regime against the people of Gaza. I am ashamed at that this organization, founded to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to uphold the rule of international law, has failed to act decisively to stop this atrocity. I am ashamed that the Security Council, entrusted with the maintenance of international peace and security, has remained paralyzed in the face of such overwhelming evidence of crimes against humanity. I am personally anguished that I cannot answer my own child, who, often witnessing the suffering and starvation of Gaza's children, asks why the world remains silent. And I am haunted by the knowledge that in years to come, I may have no answer to the question, why did you do nothing when this crime unfolded before your eyes and you were at the United Nations? Yes, I am truly ashamed before my conscience, before humanity, and before present and future generations that this organization has not lived up to the principles for which it was created. I thank you, Mr. Chen.
Thank you, Chairman. In the wake of what was said by Iran. It is regrettable what we have heard from Israel. Israel should listen to the overwhelming majority of the international community to have Palestine as a fully fledged member of the United Nations. The flag of Palestine will fly alongside that of Cuba. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. I listened carefully to the statement of the Israeli representative. Symbols that reflect identity or solidarity with a people under occupation should not be viewed as acts of provocation. The Palestinian Kufiyyah is not a political tool. It's a piece of heritage, a thread of hope, and a quiet reminder of a people's rightful struggle for freedom and dignity. Long recognized by this organization. When symbols are worn with respect, they should be seen for what they are expression of identity, of culture, and of the enduring spirit of those who continue to seek justice and peace. Now, concerning the Arab group position on the CD resolution last year. Allow me to highlight Mr. Chairperson that the Arab Group did not support Israel last year. We took a position to support the CD resolution, not the Israeli Presidency. I thank you.
Shukran uh Thank you, Mr. Chair. To avoid confusion and the manipulation of the truth following the remarks by the Israeli representative on the support of the Israeli or by the Arab group of the Israeli presidency of the CD last year, we wish to remind you of the uh statement by the representative of Lebanon, which chaired the um uh the Arab group during the 79th session of the General Assembly before the adoption of the resolution on the Conference report. This was documented, and I wish to quote the following remarks. The Arab Group recalls the importance of the Conference on Disarmament as the multilateral forum for negotiations on international instruments that has supported the adoption of the resolution by consensus. However, the Arab Group recalls its utmost concern vis-a-vis the fact that the chairmanship of the previous conference was done while there was a threat to international peace and security, namely an act of aggression perpetrated against the innocent Palestinian people on the Gaza Strip or in the Gaza Strip. We also recalled the fact that the chairmanship of the previous year ignored the request by Palestine to participate in the conference. The statement also pointed out that the chairmanship last year objected on or objected to holding a discussion or any and f a formal discussion on the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East as per item two of the agenda. And the Arab group also stressed. that it supported the draft resolution since it only supports the disarmament conference and this should not be interpreted as a change in position vis a vis the chairmanship. seize part of this right of reply to underscore the deep appreciation to the delegation of Cuba for exhibiting A sign of solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people. We are of the view that no delegation in this room has the liberty or the discretion to interfere in the discretion of other delegations in their attire, including in showing a signal of political solidarity with situations of gross violations of international law in other places, including the right to self determination. And uh Mr. Chairperson, let me underline my conviction that if this committee was destined to hold its meetings tomorrow, I would believe that a considerable portion of this chamber would have been also in a Palestinian cafe. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh once again I am compelled to exercise our right to reply in connection with the completely false, disassociated with reality insinuations from the delegation of Lithuania. And the attempts to distort the situation around the actions of the Russian Federation in the conduct of the special military operation in Ukraine. Once again, we recall, we wish to remind the Lithuanian delegation of the fact that what the Russian Federation is doing in order to resolve the Ukrainian crisis is called a special military operation. It has the relevant objectives which we wish to assure the Lithuanian delegation which will be achieved. And at the same time, we wish to stress that the Russian Federation is entirely focused on a political diplomatic resolution to this crisis, and the relevant proposals from the Russian Federation remain on the table. We are expecting a reaction from the Kiev regime to these proposals, and we will hope. That this reaction will help to settle this crisis through political diplomatic means while uh complying with and upholding all of the goals and objectives that our country set out when we launched the special military operation. Thank you for your attention.
E chair. I will be brief. I have already explained in length about the unfortunate phenomenon of Palestinianism, an ideology based entirely around the belief that Jews should not have a state in their ancestral homeland. Those representatives who hate the truth continue to peddle narratives. We are still hopeful that one day these states will understand that Palestinianism is nothing but an ideology of hate and war adopted only by extremists. On that day, the State of Israel will still be there extending an olive branch. I thank you. Yeah.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm sorry for taking the floor at the last uh minutes. But uh in response to the baseless allegations by the representative of the United States against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities program, I would like to clarify the following. Just months ago, two nuclear armed estates launched a twelve day bombing campaign against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, targeting scientists and safeguarded facilities. Iran did not yield. Or abandon its program. The reality is clear. Knowledge cannot be bombed away. Iran has paid a higher price for not building a weapon than others have for actually doing it, doing so. Yet it has neither capitulated nor pursuit weaponization. It has instead continues its nuclear development transparently and peacefully under the IAEA safeguards. But these repeated miscalculations ignore. Is the missing element in all Western narratives about Iran's nuclear policy, which is dignity. For Iran, the nuclear issue has always been viewed through the lens of dignity, independence, inalienable rights, and national pride, not through the narrow calculations of deterrence or economic cost. The nuclear program has become a symbol of sovereignty and self respect and dignity. Cannot be negotiated or bombed away. The 2015 JCPOA succeeded precisely because it acknowledged Iran's dignity, recognizing its right to enrichment and engaging on the basis of mutual respect. When Iran was treated as an equal, it accepted voluntary limits and the most rigorous verification regime in history. That achievement collapsed not because of Iran. But because the United States unilaterally withdrew and Europe failed to uphold its commitment, those who imagine that reimposing sanctions, coercive measures, or repeating baseless allegations will yi will yield better results are mistaken. Such policies only strengthen resistance and discredit diplomacy. To move forward, the US and Italy must shift to paradigm that places dignity at its core. Only within such a framework can we hope to find possibilities for a solution. I thank you, mister Chekh.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just in response to recent Russian Federation's intervention, Russian Federation has repeatedly lecturing and uh using different terms to describe the war. We all know what that war is war and aggression is aggression. Whatever you choose to call it. Thank you.
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