Moldova reaffirmed at UN need to increase international efforts in non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, arms control

Chisinau, 2 Aug. /MOLDPRES/- State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Ruslan Bolbocean is participating in the Tenth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the MAEIE press service has reported.

In the speech held at the opening of the conference, the Moldovan diplomat referred to the deterioration of regional security as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. In particular, it was mentioned that military actions near some Ukrainian nuclear targets, such as the Chernobyl and Zaporozhye plants, which generate deep concerns about nuclear and radiological security and endanger life and security in the region of our country and on the European continent.

Thus, the importance of joining efforts of the international community for the restoration of the international order based on rules and norms, the consolidation of international treaties and agreements in the field of non-proliferation, disarmament and arms control and the implementation by the states-parties to the treaty of the assumed commitments was emphasized.

State Secretary Ruslan Bolbocean said "our common goal remains clear and unchanged - to promote a firm commitment of all NPT states parties to fully comply with treaty obligations, which would create an environment conducive to reducing risks and promoting international security ". Also, the actions of the authorities in Chisinau to prevent the transfer and transit through our country of materials, technologies and nuclear components that can be used for the production of weapons of mass destruction were scored.

The NPT is a landmark international treaty signed by 191 states, whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and technology to produce weapons of mass destruction, and to promote cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, aiming at nuclear and general disarmament.

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