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  1. “The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”

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  2. “The discrimination between countries with and without weapons of mass destruction cannot be a permanent situation. If it is unthinkable to imagine a world where weapons of mass destruction are available to all, it is reasonable to imagine, and to work collectively for, a world where nobody has them at all. The international community must therefore appeal and act with one voice to ban all weapons of mass destruction. This objective requires the continued advocacy and cooperation of all, because much remains to be done. There is no doubt that every step towards banning weapons of mass destruction is a giant step towards achieving the goal of a better world. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea.”

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  3. “The proliferation ofweapons, regardless of whether they are conventional or of mass destruction, simply aggravates situations of conflict and results in huge human and material costs, thereby profoundly undermining development and the search for lasting peace. Indeed, non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament underpin global security and sustainable development. Without them, the achievement of the much-vaunted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will be seriouslyjeopardized. Double standards in the implementation of treaties and conventions on the prohibition and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction can only encourage disregard for the very same treaties and conventions on the part of those who are aggrieved or discriminated against.”

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  4. “These tragedies call for the international community to strictly implement all legally binding treaties and instruments on the prohibition and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and urgently call us to review existing classifications and definitions of what constitutes a weapon of mass destruction. In this very Chamber and in other forums, the Holy See has repeatedly called on weapon-producing nations of the world to severely limit and control the manufacture and sale of weapons to unstable countries and regions of the world, where the likelihood of their illegal use and of falling into the hands of non-State actors is real and present.”

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  5. “Military forces, rebels, terrorists and extremist groups use, with greater frequency, ever-more powerful conventional weapons, showing scant regard for civilian immunity, discrimination or proportionality. Indeed, humanitarian disasters that continue to unfold in real time before our very own eyes show us that schools, hospitals and other civilian infrastructure are blown up by the incessant use of powerful conventional weapons. The tens of millions of refugees and displaced persons send an important message in the Chamber today: We must flee or die as our cities and communities are entirely devastated, not by nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, but by powerful conventional weapons.”

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  6. “While treaties and conventions have been reached to ban chemical and biological weapons and prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons, human genius continues to invent new ways of annihilating humankind. For instance, conventional weapons are becoming increasingly less conventional as technological advances elevate their power to destroy to the level of weapons of mass destruction. For that reason, the Holy See recommends that discussions on weapons of mass destruction go beyond the traditional categories of nuclear, chemical, biological and radiological weapons to include devastatingly powerful conventional weapons used to perpetrate war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

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  7. “I now give the floor to the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations. Brother Carroll: The Holy See commends the presidency of Malaysia for bringing this topic to the attention of the Security Council and the entire international community. At the very outset, my delegation wishes to reiterate the Holy See's constant and firm opposition to the production and use of weapons of mass destruction. Any act or weapon that aims indiscriminately to destroy entire cities or extensive areas, together with their inhabitants, is against all international humanitarian law and merits unequivocal and unhesitating condemnation.”

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  8. “I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Charge d'affaires of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations.”

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  9. “I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statement to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I would also like to appeal to speakers to deliver their statements at a reasonable speed in order that interpretation may be provided accurately. I wish to inform all concerned that, given the long list of speakers, we will be carrying on the open debate right through the lunch hour. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Miroslav Lajcak, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia.”

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  10. “It is worth recalling that, 20 years ago, the International Court of Justice, in its Advisory Opinion on the Legality ofthe threat or use ofnuclear weapons, handed down on 8 July 1996, unanimously concluded that "[t]here exists an obligation to pursue in good faith and bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament in all its aspects under strict and effective international control." (A/51/218, annex, p. 267) In conclusion, we have to admit that the existence of WMDs, in particular nuclear weapons, is a threat to our peace and security and to the survival of humankind. Ultimately, my delegation looks forward to a WMD- free world. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to the other members of the Security Council. I give the floor to His Excellency Mr.”

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  11. “The first and second preambular paragraphs of the Charter of the United Nations state, in part, "[w]e the peoples of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge ofwar [and] to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained and for these ends to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security". I am convinced that we remain resolutely cognizant of our cardinal collective obligations as truly a United Nations, and therefore are prepared to jointly summon the courage to ultimately bring forth enduring peace and security.”

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  12. “It is indeed unfortunate that geopolitical considerations at play in certain regions are compounding the preventive or remedial efforts of the United Nations and the international community at large in addressing the challenges posed by WMD proliferation and their use by non-State actors. There have been instances where States were allegedly complicit in this respect, in blatant disregard to the sacrosanct purposes and principles of the United Nations. States are duty-bound to avoid complicity in the commission of such heinous acts.”

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  13. “Today, no nation can claim immunity to WMD proliferation or attacks by terrorist groups. Recent incidents concerning the use of chemicals as weapons against civilian populations by certain parties in Syria, as well as the acquisition of chemical stockpiles by terrorists in Libya, which was eventually addressed through the adoption of resolution 2298 (2016), highlight the real danger and threat posed by non-State actors to peace and security. These developments reqire us to respond to the questions of, not if, but when and where such incidents will recur, with irreversible consequences, and of what should we do and how we should do it.”

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  14. “Pending the formation of a central, universal coordination mechanism, States will have to continue addressing the increasingly complex challenges posed by non-State actors through various measures peculiar to their national or regional interests and imperatives. In that regard, my delegation supports the proposal for the United Nations to develop a structured track of dialogue at all levels, including parliamentarians, industry, academics and civil society, aimed at raising greater awareness, with a View to generating the necessary impetus for a solid global movement against WMD proliferation to non-State actors. The global security landscape has changed dramatically. It is evolving rapidly beyond comprehension, presenting us with a multitude of new challenges.”

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  15. “The international community has long designated non-State actors, in particular terrorist groups, as our number one enemy. However, it is unfortunate that a central, universal coordination mechanism that is inclusive of parliamentarians, industry, academics and the civil society in addressing the challenges they pose is currently non-existent. This has resulted in numerous regional and international institutions and initiatives, with similar or competing interests, pursuing the same objectives but with different approaches or agendas. That perplexing situation should be redressed immediately.”

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  16. “Due to the fact that many States have different national priorities and capacities, not all States have been able to enact such laws, resulting in a lack of universal control concerning WMD proliferation to non-State actors. In addition, some States remain constrained by a severe lack of technical expertise and resources in ensuring the effective fulfilment of their obligations. Therefore, the United Nations, in accordance with Chapter VIII of its Charter and other relevant regional and international initiatives, should avoid duplication and instead work in synergy in rendering the required assistance in all aspects to States. I believe that such an expedient approach would optimize the limited resources of the States and institutions concerned.”

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  17. “I do not wish to repeat here the elements concerning the purpose, context and challenges that the presidency has elaborated in our concept note for this debate (S/2016/712, annex), nor either should I recapitulate the points that my delegation and other delegations made at the Council's open consultations concerning resolution 1540 (2004) in June. Instead and in line with the action-oriented nature of today's debate, I wish to offer my observations and proposals. My delegation believes that States, in accordance with their international obligations, should strengthen their respective law enforcement and national legislation, in particular by enacting effective export and transshipment controls, which should include proliferation financing.”

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  18. “We should move forward by further strengthening global efforts in the light of the emerging threats and challenges in this regard, in particular in the field of science and technology, information and communication technologies and international commerce. As such, we call on the 1540 Committee to regularly review the scientific, technological and international commerce advancements on related controls under resolution 1540 (2004). That would ensure synergy in merging the implementation of States' obligations, taking into account the exponential risk of the misuse of these advancements.”

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  19. “My delegation is of the View that, in so doing and while acknowledging the threats posed by terrorist groups, the thrust of the resolution in preventing WMD proliferation by States and non-State actors should be maintained. We should acknowledge the equally significant contributions of several international and regional arrangements or initiatives in addressing WMD proliferation, especially by non-State actors. Collectively and through various national, regional and international approaches, we have certainly made great strides and achieved significant progress in responding to this multifaceted, complex issue.”

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  20. “Kim Won-soo for their respective briefings, which have shed much light on the different aspects of the topic under discussion. We are honoured by the large number of delegations participating today, attesting to the importance of concerted international action to preventing WMD proliferation to non-State actors. It is my hope that our deliberations today will contribute towards that end. My delegation aligns itself with the statement of the Non- Aligned Movement to be delivered by the representative of Iran. Resolution 1540 (2004) is admittedly a historic contribution of the Security Council in the field of non-proliferation of WMD. We commend Spain, as Chair of the Committee established pursuent to resolution 1540 (2004), for its effective stewardship of the comprehensive review process.”

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  21. “I thank Mr. Kim Won-soo for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs of Malaysia. At the outset, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his participation today and for his remarks. Malaysia highly values the Secretariat's role in facilitating synergies and in coordinating and supporting cooperation among the various United Nations entities, Member States and intergovernmental institutions in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) to non-State actors. The Security Council, consistent with its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security and in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations, has a key role to play in this regard. I wish to also thank Mr. Roux, Mr. Koblenz and Mr.”

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  22. “I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/7l2, which contains the text of a letter dated 15 August 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Malaysia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I wish to warmly the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki Moon, and give him the floor.”

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  23. “Emmanuel Roux, Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations; Mr. Gregory Koblentz, Associate Professor and Director of the Biodefence Graduate Programme of George Mason University; and Mr. Kim Won-500, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Vrailas, Charge d'affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Fathalla, Permanent Observer for the League of Arab States to the United Nations; and His Excellency Mr. Gonzalo Koncke, Permanent Observer of the Organization of American States to the United Nations.”

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  24. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the Syrian Arab Republic, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Turkey and Viet Nam to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr.”

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