That is why we have the military power we do for defense. But we say it clearly: in order to defend our country, we do not seek anyone's permission or approval. We seek energy for progress. For years, there have been—they have labeled centrifuges, international sanctions, other labels—when it comes to our nuclear technology. But for our country, peaceful nuclear technology is part of our inherent progress. For our sick people, it is cure and treatment. For the agricultural sector, it is food security. For industry, it is advancement and progress and supply of electrical energy. Iran does not accept for nuclear technology to be at the exclusive disposal of some, of a handful. We will not bow our head and give up the right that is inherently ours. We say it clearly: no nuclear weapons, and no limitations to peaceful nuclear technology. Our peace will not come in the field of battle.

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Atomic and nuclear bombs are in the hands of the Israeli regime, but the inspectors are requested to come to Iran. Israel has murdered savagely over 70,000 innocents in Gaza, but Iran, while behind the table of negotiation, was bombed. Israel has the bombs, has weapons of mass destruction, not a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty during her shameful life has not allowed a single inspection. But they are rewarded by all the means necessary for them to be able to bomb any capital in the region at will. I will repeat: the nuclear weapon is in Israel, but the inspectors in Iran. Israel kills, but Iran is subject to sanctions. This is a true tragedy, which would make anyone hearing it laugh, at best. They kill, we are sanctioned, we are punished.

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Austria was still occupied while the superpowers were testing hydrogen bombs. And yet from this podium, Eisenhower named two things that did not yet exist negotiations to restore Austria's independence, and an international agency that would bring nuclear technology under international oversight to serve, as Eisenhower said, the needs rather than the fears of mankind. In 1955, Austria was free again. Two years later, the IAEA began its work and Vienna became its home. The world did not ban atomic energy. It built rules for its peaceful use. But those rules came only after Hiroshima and Nagasaki had shown the terrible cost of waiting. We cannot afford to wait for a catastrophe to happen. With artificial intelligence, we can still act first. For this reason, Austria joins the UN Secretary General and the president of the ICRC in calling for a legally binding instrument with clear prohibitions and restrictions on autonomous weapons. Voluntary guidelines are not enough. We need binding rules that keep human beings in control and ensure accountability. And we must not drag this out. Mr. president, every rule and reform I have spoken about serves one purpose peace.

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In the context of the developments in Iran, the security of global maritime routes, especially the route that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, have highlighted the global dimensions of this issue. As we underscored publicly several times in international fora, Bulgaria firmly supports the freedom and security of international maritime transport and calls for strict adherence with applicable international law and to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Security requires us to limit the risks posed by weapons of mass destruction and by their proliferation. Bulgaria remains determined to strengthen international non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control architecture, as well as the three pillars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We support the goal of a world without these weapons, which ought to be pursued via pragmatic measures: greater transparency, verifiable control, and limits placed upon arsenals. Global conflicts have introduced new threats hitherto unknown, jeopardizing nuclear safety through irresponsible attacks on nuclear sites. On the other hand, compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty is key for Iran, which ought first and foremost to adhere strictly to its international obligations and reach a long-term nuclear agreement overseen by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Today's security requires that we act in a timely fashion.

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For our part, New Zealand will continue to press for a more effective, credible, transparent and representative Security Council. As a demonstration of our continued commitment to collective security and the UN Charter, New Zealand is seeking a seat on the UN Security Council for 2039 to 40. We ask the next Secretary-General to work with us to preserve the integrity of the global disarmament framework, particularly on weapons of mass destruction. The grave dangers of deterioration of the global non-proliferation regime should alarm us all. New Zealand was deeply disappointed at the failure to reach consensus at this year's Nuclear Nonproliferation Review Conference. After three consecutive review conference failures, we must do all we can to preserve the health of the NPT and indeed strengthen it. This means tackling persistent violations and cases of non-compliance. Iran is not in compliance with its nuclear safeguards obligations. The DPRK nuclear weapons and missile programs continue to threaten its region and beyond. Halting the NPT deterioration also requires concrete action from nuclear weapon states to, at long last, chart a path towards total, verifiable and irreversible nuclear disarmament. We also call on you to safeguard the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the constitution for the oceans, which provides the framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out. Compliance with these universally applicable rules is essential not only for maintaining peace and security, but also for protecting prosperity and food security, given the oceans vital role in supporting trade.

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The Head of State of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea stated that our national sovereignty and security have firmly been ensured by virtue of a great strength so far, and will invariably be so in the years ahead. The DPRK's nuclear deterrent, is the absolute might and irresistible force designed from A to Z to safeguard the sovereignty, security and peace against aggression and threat from outside. I would like to reiterate the official position of the DPRK government, the status of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a nuclear weapons state that has been uncompromisingly and permanently fixed, both physically and legally, with absolutely no turning point, can never be reversed in any circumstances or by any means, no matter how hard and loudly the hostile forces may deny in chorus with all sorts of rhetoric. The DPRK will continue to strictly control and manage every external threat by dint of her supremacy in overwhelming strength, and be all the more faithful and committed to our mission as a responsible nuclear weapons state to firmly defend national sovereignty and fundamental interests, and to guarantee peace and security of the region and beyond.

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The sacred trust of the UN trusteeship to ensure our wellbeing was jeopardised by these tests and the lack of due acknowledgement remains a moral failing. For generations, our families have testified to displacement, illness, contamination and loss. All of them impacts to our core human rights, as our survivors would say, and I quote, this is a song that has been sung far too many times, unquote. It was in the same building that the UN Trusteeship Council sat in session and voted on resolutions 1082 and 1493 in 1954 and 1956, respectively, to effectively authorize further nuclear testing over the demands of our local leaders and many citizens. The United Nations ultimately allowed testing to continue, but the shock and tragedy of nuclear exposure in the Marshall Islands was a profound driver of the 1963 global ban on atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. We acknowledge the ongoing actions, dialogues and complex legacy of the UN's administering authority, the United States. But the role of the United Nations cannot pass without comment. For us and for fellow member states. This apology is an opportunity to reflect upon the past, to bring healing and closure to the Marshallese.

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For Kiribati, this is an expression of our belief that even the smallest country can contribute to global peace. For Pacific peoples, the consequences of nuclear weapons are not merely historical. Our region still bears the human and environmental legacy of nuclear testing. As States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), we remain committed to advancing the Treaty’s and the humanitarian objectives and establishing an international trust fund for nuclear-weapons victims. As Co-Chairs with Kazakhstan of the recent International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation, we thank the Secretary-General for convening this important meeting and for keeping the needs of affected communities at the center of our collective efforts. Peace and security must also keep pace with emerging threats in the digital domain.

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For the Lao PDR, the nexus between peace and development is a lived experience. As a country heavily impacted by wartime cluster munitions, for over five decades, we have placed unexploded ordnance clearance at the heart of our development agenda through the national SDG 18 Lives Safe from UXO. Removing UXO is not merely a technical task, it's about restoring fundamental safety and securing agricultural land and reclaiming development opportunity for our communities. Building on this commitment, the Lao PDR proudly hosted the third Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munition early this month in Vientiane under the theme Accelerating Progress towards a World free from the Threat of Cluster Munitions.

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Denmark is committed to supporting the people of Syria in a Syrian led and owned transition. It is a glimpse of hope in a troubled region and a stark contrast to this destabilizing actions of Iran, whose consequences are felt far beyond the region. Denmark's position remains clear Iran must never be allowed to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. We strongly support continued diplomatic efforts to restore effective international verification of Iran's nuclear program, and we deeply regret the unwillingness of a few council members to acknowledge that sanctions measures have been reinstated in full accordance with Security Council Resolution 2231.

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Ladies and gentlemen. 14 years ago, I stood on this podium and I drew a red line. I vowed to prevent Iran's murderous dictatorship from developing atomic bombs, nuclear weapons aimed at destroying Israel, nuclear weapons that could threaten the entire world. That's exactly what we did. Now let me say something that might surprise you. Devastating Iran's nuclear facilities was hard. It was very hard to do. But for me, it was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make as prime minister, because if we hadn't done it, we'd all be dead. Now you want to hear the ultimate irony in defending itself? Israel is also defending many of the countries whose delegates just left this hall. In fact, I want you to know that many of their leaders even thank us privately for taking out Iran's nukes. It's hard to imagine more mind blowing hypocrisy, but that's exactly what it is. Now, this isn't the first time we are faced with a threat of annihilation. On June 5th, 1967 Israel was surrounded by enemies who openly swore to destroy us. We weren't then in Judea, Samaria, the heart of the historic homeland of the Jewish people. We weren't in Gaza. We weren't on the Golan Heights. Oh, and Mr. O'Hara, you should know, the Jews have been on the Golan Heights since the days of Moses. You can read it in the Bible. No. At that time, on the eve of the Six-Day war in 1967, we weren't in any of these places.

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At the same time, we must secure our future by ensuring responsible behavior in outer space, reducing space threats and preventing an arms race in outer space. We also urge a renewed and rigorous commitment to Non-Proliferation treaty, the cornerstone of the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation architecture. Restoring trust in the NPT is imperative if we are to achieve our shared vision of a world free from existential threat of nuclear weapons. Closer to home the Philippines own journey toward lasting peace, exemplified by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, has taught us an invaluable lesson.

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Mr. president, the return of nuclear threat is another source of grave concern. There can be no acceptable nuclear threat or acceptable use of nuclear weapons. The modernization and expansion of nuclear arsenal, together with growing military expenditure and the rapid development of artificial intelligence and cyber capabilities, increase the risk of escalation. The consequences of nuclear use will be catastrophic. San Marino remains committed to a world free of nuclear weapons. We support the treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We also proudly uphold the treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which San Marino has signed and ratified. Diplomacy must prevail over deterrence through fear.

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Therefore, Egypt reaffirms its commitment to a balanced system of disarmament and non-proliferation, free from double standards and its commitment to the goal of establishing a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction. Collective security is not achieved through the accumulation of instruments of destruction. Rather, it is achieved through equal rules, obligations applicable to all and a political will that prioritises the prevention of escalation rather than having a delayed reaction after crises occur. Mr. president, as Egypt presents this vision, it is not merely calling for a reform of the international system.

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The tendency to divert development budgets towards military expenditure in different parts of the world reverses the direction of our journey towards global peace. As a peace loving nation, Bangladesh remains committed to the goals of complete and general disarmament, preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and arms control. I reiterate Bangladesh's support for any initiative at the United Nations dedicated to establishing world peace and serving humanity. The people of Bangladesh who believe in democracy remain deeply concerned about the plight of the freedom seeking Palestinian people.

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We also acceded to the treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. In doing so, we completed the universalisation of the CTBT in the Pacific. On climate, the Pacific is already drowning in a crisis, a crisis that others continue to postpone addressing. UNEP's Limiting Overshoot report warns that exceeding 1.5°C could occur within the next few years but crossing that threshold must not become an excuse for abandoning it.

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In this process we will begin with a stop to further advances in North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities, followed by their reductions in the medium term moving toward the Korean Peninsula free from nuclear weapons over the long term. I hope that the United Nations, which created a pivotal moment for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula 35 years ago, and the Security Council, which has safeguarded the peace and stability of the international community, will once again play a responsible and constructive role.

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For instance, more than three decades ago, in pursuit of its foreign policy to ensure national security through political and diplomatic means, Mongolia declared its territory nuclear weapon free. Since then Mongolia has consistently pursued policies and taken actions to verify the status legally. In this spirit, the United Nations General Assembly adopts on a biennial basis the resolution entitled Mongolia's International Security and Nuclear Weapon Free Status, initiated by Mongolia in 1998.

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At a time of rising geopolitical tensions and rhetoric of nuclear escalation, we remain firmly convinced that the only real guarantee against these weapons is their total and verifiable elimination. Mr. President, as we approach 2030, we must deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, which remain our collective blueprint for sustainable development.

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And even more alarming sign is the collapse of the system of strategic stability. For the first time since the 1970s, there are no longer any legally binding limits on strategic arms between the major nuclear powers. There are no treaties, no verification mechanisms, and no predictability. Humanity is once again teetering on the brink of existence.

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