Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): The leaders of China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States on Monday (local time) reiterated their commitment to de-targeting and reaffirmed that none of their nuclear weapons was targeted at each other or at any other State.
In a joint statement, the leaders of the five countries said “we affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.” “We affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought. As nuclear use would have far-reaching consequences, we also affirm that nuclear weapons–for as long as they continue to exist–should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression, and prevent war. We believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented,” the statement read.
The five permanent member states of the UN Security Council also reaffirmed the importance of addressing nuclear threats and emphasized the importance of preserving and complying with their bilateral and multilateral non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control agreements and commitments. “We remain committed to our Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations, including our Article VI obligation “to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament, and on a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control,” the statement read further.
“We each intend to maintain and further strengthen our national measures to prevent unauthorized or unintended use of nuclear weapons. We reiterate the validity of our previous statements on de-targeting, reaffirming that none of our nuclear weapons are targeted at each other or at any other State,” it added.
The five countries also underlined their desire to work with all states to create a security environment more conducive to progress on disarmament with the ultimate goal of a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all.
They intend to continue seeking bilateral and multilateral diplomatic approaches to avoid military confrontations, strengthen stability and predictability, increase mutual understanding and confidence, and prevent an arms race that would benefit none and endanger all. “We are resolved to pursue a constructive dialogue with mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other’s security interests and concerns,” the statement read.
This is the first time for leaders of the five Nuclear–Weapon States to issue such a joint statement, which has demonstrated the political will of the five states to prevent nuclear wars, and given their common voice of maintaining global strategic stability and reducing the risk of nuclear conflicts, Chinese vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu said. (ANI)
China claims to continue contributing to global nuclear governance
Beijing [China], January 4 (ANI): Chinese vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Monday said that China will continue to contribute its wisdom and proposals to global nuclear governance, and is ready to carry out cooperation with all peace-loving countries.
During an interview after the leaders of the five Nuclear-Weapon States issued a joint statement on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms races, the vice Foreign Minister said that by issuing the joint statement, the five Nuclear-Weapon States stressed that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought and reiterated that none of the nuclear weapons are targeted at each other or at any other State, Xinhua News Agency reported.
This is the first time for leaders of the five Nuclear-Weapon States to issue such a joint statement, which has demonstrated the political will of the five states to prevent nuclear wars, and given their common voice of maintaining global strategic stability and reducing the risk of nuclear conflicts, he added.
Noting that the world is undergoing changes unseen in a century and the impact of COVID-19, Ma said the international strategic security field faces many major challenges. The joint statement is conducive to enhancing mutual trust, said Ma, adding that replacing competition among major countries with coordination and cooperation is of positive significance to the building of major-country relations featuring overall stability and balanced development, Xinhua reported. (ANI)
UNGA President welcomes P5 States statement on nuclear war prevention: Spokesperson
New York [US], January 4 (ANI/Sputnik): UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid welcomed a statement issued on Monday by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council affirming that nuclear war cannot be won, his spokesperson Paulina Kubiak told Sputnik.
Earlier in the day, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States said in the joint statement that their nuclear weapons were not aimed at each other. “President Abdulla Shahid welcomes the joint statement made by the five nuclear powers who are also the Permanent members of the security council,” Kubiak said. “The commitment to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations, including Article VI obligation and the desire to increase mutual understanding and confidence, and prevent an arms race that would benefit none and endanger all, is the right message to the entire planet as we begin the new year.” (ANI)
UNSC permanent members call for further prevention of nuclear weapons
New York [US], January 3 (ANI): The permanent member nations of the United States Security Council has called for the further prevention of nuclear weapons stressing that a nuclear war will have far-reaching consequences, cannot be won, and must never be fought.
“China, France, Russia, the UK, the UK, and the US consider the avoidance of war between the Nuclear-Weapon States and the reduction of strategic risks as our foremost responsibilities,” the permanent five-member nations said in a joint statement. “We affirm that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.
As nuclear use would have far-reaching consequences, we also affirm that nuclear weapons–for as long as they continue to exist–should serve defensive purposes, deter aggression, and prevent war. We believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented,” the statement added.
“We reaffirm the importance of addressing nuclear threats and emphasize the importance of preserving and complying with our bilateral and multilateral nonproliferation, disarmament, and arms control agreements and commitments,” it read.
“We remain committed to our Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations, including our Article VI obligation “to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament, and on a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control,” it added.
Further, the nations emphasized that each intends to maintain and further strengthen our national measures to prevent unauthorized or unintended use of nuclear weapons. “We reiterate the validity of our previous statements on de-targeting, reaffirming that none of our nuclear weapons are targeted at each other or at any other State.,” said the nations.
The permanent nations underlined the desire to work with all states to create a security environment more conducive to progress on disarmament with the ultimate goal of a world without nuclear weapons with undiminished security for all.
Nations intended to continue seeking bilateral and multilateral diplomatic approaches to avoid military confrontations, strengthen stability and predictability, increase mutual understanding and confidence, and prevent an arms race that would benefit none and endanger all. “We are resolved to pursue a constructive dialogue with mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other’s security interests and concerns,” said the statement. (ANI)
