The Australian Government is deeply disappointed that the tenth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) did not reach a consensus outcome, despite the urgency of the international security environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After four weeks of negotiations in New York, all State Parties except Russia were ready to agree to a meaningful and balanced outcome across the treaty\u2019s three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Russia has deliberately obstructed progress. Its actions directly challenge core tenets of the NPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We condemn Russia\u2019s ongoing unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression and call on Russia to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the heart of the NPT is the goal of a world without nuclear weapons, a goal to which Australia remains deeply committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia is steadfast in our support of the NPT as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime. Irrespective of this outcome, the treaty continues to deliver tangible security benefits to us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We must redouble our efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. Australia will continue to make constructive contributions and work with others to strengthen the NPT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I thank Assistant Minister for Trade Tim Ayres for leading Australia\u2019s delegation to the Conference earlier this month and delivering our National Statement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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