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  1. “What is needed is a balanced implementation of the various legally binding international instruments, including those covered by resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  2. “Finally, financial and technical assistance is critically needed to ensure that developing countries are able to fully implement the resolution, especially on the continent, where greatest attention is still devoted to issues of poverty, unemployment and underdevelopment. In conclusion, the challenges and threats posed by WMD proliferation and the possible use of them by non-State actors require the increased cooperation of the international community. Equally important is the strengthening and increased capacity of the relevant multilateral institutions and instruments. Non-proliferation is not an ultimate goal in itself, but only a means towards a world free of WMDs and their means of delivery. Selective and discriminatory practices will therefore not serve our collective interest in strengthening peace and security.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  3. “The Council has also played an invaluable role in assisting countries in our region and beyond in strengthening their national controls, legislation and capacities over sensitive items that may contribute to the development of WMDs. South Africa's experience with the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) has demonstrated that the challenges of WMD proliferation can be overcome by strengthening national legislation and implementation capabilities, including export controls; strengthening international cooperation with other related international organizations and agencies; and strengthening cooperation with regional organizations, such as the African Union, as they play a critical role in the implementation and coordination of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  4. “In that context, the opportunities provided by nuclear technologies, for example, in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in the areas of food security, public health technologies and clean energy, cannot be overlooked. South Africa has, over the years, strengthened its implementation capability through comprehensive national legislation focusing on WMDs and their means of delivery, which included the establishment of the Council for the Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, the role of which is to coordinate the national implementation of our international WMD obligations and regulations and monitor compliance across all stakeholders.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  5. “As regards the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), South Africa welcomes the significant progress made towards its effective implementation, and we renew our commitment to working with other members of the Council to address the challenges that remain, not least in terms of national implementation and assistance. Furthermore, in dealing with the challenges of WMDs, it is imperative that no unwarranted restrictions be imposed on the inalienable right of Member States, particularly developing countries, to use any related materials, equipment and technologies for peaceful purposes.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  6. “South Africa expresses grave concerns about the catastrophic consequences of the use or threat of use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDS), particularly by non-State actors. South Africa reaffirms that no cause could ever justify the use of WMDs anywhere, by anyone or under any circumstances. In that context, since the dawn of our democracy in 1994, South Africa has remained steadfast in its commitment to multilateralism in addressing peace and security challenges facing the global community, including the horizontal and vertical proliferation of WMDs and their means of delivery. South Africa wishes to reiterate its view that given the existential threats I have described, the only guarantee that WMDs will never be used by anyone is their total elimination.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source

  7. “At the outset, let me join others in congratulating Ambassador Djani in his capacity as the new Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). We welcome the fact that we have the coordinator of the Non-Aligned Movement Working Group on Disarmament leading the Committee, and I want to assure Ambassador Djani of my delegation's support and cooperation. Likewise, we thank Ambassador Djani for his comprehensive briefing on the work of the Committee over the past three months. Indeed, resolution 1540 (2004) is still one of the most critical instruments in preventing non-State actors from developing, acquiring, manufacturing, possessing, transporting, transferring or using nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery.”

    2019-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8487 (2019) · source