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President Nazarbayev/ Mr. Abdrakhmanov

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  1. “In connection with the planned bilaterals, I am now obliged to leave this meeting. I will be replaced by Mr. Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Minister for Foreign of Kazakhstan. I genuinely thank the Secretary-General and all those who spoke today, including senior Government officials, Foreign Ministers of neighbouring countries, President Duda and Minister Lavrov. I thank them all for their interest and for the valuable proposals that have been put forward. I wish the Security Council the very best in its quest for peace on Earth.”

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  2. “The international community is strengthened by its diversity and pluralism, and can survive and flourish when there is balance and harmony among the nations and peoples living on our planet. For that very reason, we must strive together to achieve a safer world and a more equitable world order based upon the rule of international law. Undoubtedly, in that regard a special role and historic mission falls to the Security Council. I am convinced that in the twenty-first century humankind will be able to forge a dignified way towards a world free from the threat posed by WMDs. I believe that the trust, will power and intelligence of the international community amplified by the energy of collective action will prevent our planet from plunging into the abyss ofa global catastrophe. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”

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  3. “Today's realities are such that many conflicts can be prevented and effectively settled provided that there be mutual understanding and trust among the world's nuclear Powers. They bear the greatest responsibility before humankind to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. The largest nuclear Powers should constitute the vanguard in the struggle for a nuclear-weapon-free world and lead by an example in WMD reduction. That, however, does not mean that other countries should stand aside as if little depended upon them. On the other hand, if the great nuclear Powers state that they intend to maintain and strengthen their nuclear capacities and prevent others from acquiring the same, I believe that that will backfire. We must therefore work together.”

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  4. “I call on stakeholders to resume their work, and hope that persistent disagreements remaining among certain countries will soon be overcome Sixthly, there is now the risk of a new arms race involving scientific achievements. In that regard, the international community should strengthen control over the creation and proliferation of new military and information technologies. I believe that confidence-building measures are also necessary for forging common approaches aimed at preventing the militarization of outer space. I believe that all the issues that I have just mentioned merit a stand-alone meeting of the United Nations to discuss everything that they entail, achieve a convergence of views among States and restore trust among them.”

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  5. “In that regard, it is important to note that mutual trust became the basis for the Astana talks, which, in so much as is possible, is contributing to the Syrian peace settlement process, while reinforcing the Geneva talks. Seven such meetings were held in Astana, and, as participants stated, those were all successful and helped to address issues. Fifthly, in our View, one of the most effective measures in combating the proliferation of WMDs involves the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones. That also constitutes the materialization of a form of collective trust. That was accomplished in Central Asia, and I hope that the nuclear Powers will recognize that step and ensure our protection. It is important to pursue efforts to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.”

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  6. “Accordingly, we call on stakeholders to reach a solution to the North Korean issue as expeditiously and constructively as possible. We advocate that the five nuclear-weapon States grant security assurances to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a key prerequisite for establishing an atmosphere of trust for Pyongyang to return to the negotiating table. Kazakhstan stands ready to engage in mediation and provide a platform for negotiations should the need arise among stakeholders. Confidence-building measures are more relevant than ever for the Middle East, where tragic events are currently unfolding. The conflict in Syria is having negative repercussions extending far beyond the region.”

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  7. “As the Council is aware, two days ago I met with the President of the United States, Mr. Trump. We discussed that issue, and I have an impression that, in principle, we can resolve it. In our view, a similar constructive approach could be used to settle the nuclear issue involving North Korea. As we all know, current developments on the Korean peninsula are illustrative of profound contradictions. The world is deeply concerned. That problem can be resolved by restoring trust among the United States, the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, which we also recently discussed at the White House. In that regard our positions converged. Without the participation of the United States, Russia and China, it would be difficult for us to resolve that issue.”

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  8. “Fourthly, we must revive political trust and systematic dialogue. A good illustration of that can be seen in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - the agreement concerning Iran's nuclear programme - which has demonstrated the success attainable through multilateral diplomacy in the area of non-proliferation. That has become a practical example of resolving the most complicated issues through negotiations. That agreement was made possible thanks to an atmosphere of building trust to which Kazakhstan contributed by example, and showed what we have achieved, while earning the trust of the international community. I hope for the continued and successful implementation of the JCPOA despite recent complications vis-a-vis some parties to the agreement's failure to fulfil their obligations.”

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  9. “Thirdly, the success or failure of the process of modernizing the global security system directly depends on the international community's ability to overcome outdated militaristic mindsets. We should relegate to the past dividing countries into military blocs or alliances, a concept that has become both provocative and meaningless in the twenty-first century. In that specific regard, we require mutual trust among States, which is waning with every passing year. I have set out my Vision for global anti-military measures in my "Manifesto: the world, the twenty- first century", which proposes initiatives facilitating the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free world by the United Nations centenary. If that goal enjoys the support of the international community, I believe that it will be attainable.”

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  10. “The NPT did not stop certain countries, such as India and Pakistan, in their aspiration to possess nuclear weapons. Secondly, we must develop a truly effective mechanism for implementing tough measures to prevent the acquisition and proliferation of WMDs. Such multilateral agreements should be adopted through separate Security Council resolutions. As a primary measure to eliminate incentives to possess WMDs, I believe that it its necessary to develop a legally binding system of safeguards by nuclear Powers for those States that would voluntarily abandon possessing nuclear weapons, as well as non-nuclear-weapon States. That is fair and can be accomplished without great effort.”

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  11. “I believe that the much-needed strengthening of the non-proliferation regime, based on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), will require deep shifts in thinking and new multilateral political solutions. I suggest the following measures to build confidence in the field of non-proliferation. First. I believe that we should make withdrawal from the NPT more difficult. The example of North Korea may prompt similar action on the part of other countries with ambitions to possess nuclear weapons. Without casting doubt on the NPT, I propose that we consider the possibility of crafting a special Security Council draft resolution that clearly spells out the consequences for those countries that violate the Treaty, including sanctions measures and other coercive measures. We have seen the necessity of that.”

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  12. “The way to counter the threat of nuclear weapons throughout the world is through trust. Fourthly, the contemporary potential of progress in science and technology and the realities of globalization make the task of ensuring the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) a matter of humankind's survival. The increase in the number of countries possessing WMDs poses the risk of nuclear, chemical, biological and radiological weapons falling into the hands of destructive forces. The current legal framework for nuclear security failed to prevent the expansion of the nuclear Powers club in the late twentieth century.”

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  13. “A shining example and a practical embodiment of such cooperation was the opening last year of the International Atomic Energy Agency Low- Enriched Uranium Bank. With this, Kazakhstan has made yet another contribution to strengthening the non-proliferation regime and the safe use of uranium for peace purposes. Thirdly, Kazakhstan's nuclear-free status may serve as an example and practical guidance to other countries. I say this on the basis of our own experience. We have built and strengthened our independent country and secured its high international standing specifically by renouncing nuclear weapons and obtaining non-aggression safeguards from nuclear Powers. We call on all other States to follow our example. We have called on Iran to do so, and now call on North Korea to follow suit.”

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  14. “Over a quarter of a century in the United Nations system, my country has made a sweeping transition from being an owner of the world's fourth-largest nuclear arsenal to being a leader of global non-proliferation, having closed the largest nuclear test site, Semipalatinsk. The renunciation of nuclear weapons and the status of a nuclear Power was our deliberate and sincere choice - a voluntary initiative supported by all the people of Kazakhstan and duly appreciated by the international community. Today our country is a party to all fundamental international treaties in the area of nuclear security and has legally enshrined its nuclear-free status. Secondly, the atmosphere of mutual trust may facilitate the creation of a new model of international cooperation.”

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  15. “However, I cannot help but say that question of increasing mutual confidence among some countries and at the global level remains urgent and is becoming ever more relevant. Confidence-building measures should remain on the agenda as the most important element in the maintenance of the global security architecture and the strengthening of peace at the global level. Why is that so? First, confidence-building measures justified themselves in the process of preventing the threat of total destruction in the second half of the twentieth century, when humankind stood at the brink of a large-scale war. The Charter of the United Nations states that our main goal is to save the succeeding generations from the scourge of war.”

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  16. “Confidence-building measures aimed at achieving the goals of peace and security play a key role in conflict prevention and the resolution of pressing global issues. At the forty-seventh session of the General Assembly, I proposed the establishment of a regional structure for security and confidence-building measures in Asia. That mechanism was created as a result of thorough diplomatic action. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia is now successfully functioning, bringing together 26 States of the region. A quarter of a century later, I again address the United Nations on behalf of Kazakhstan, now a non-permanent member of the Security Council.”

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  17. “We have strived to be proactive, constructive and objective in addressing the pressing issues on the Council's agenda. While chairing the committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; and the committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009), concerning Somalia and Eritrea, we have made our contribution to their productive proceedings. I am grateful to all Council members for their continued cooperation. (spoke in Russian) Today's meeting is the flagship event of Kazakhstan's presidency of the Security Council, and is specifically dedicated to one of the most pressing topics on the contemporary global agenda.”

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  18. “I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his robust support for the agenda of today's meeting. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as President of Kazakhstan. (spoke in Kazakh; English interpretation provided by the delegation) I am glad to welcome everyone to this thematic briefing. We consider Kazakhstan's election as a non-permanent member and accession to the presidency of the Security Council to be signs of the international community's trust in our country and our peaceful policy, in particular members that have supported our position. As the first State of Central Asia to undertake this noble mission, we have become the voice of the countries of our region in this important organ of the global Organization. A year has passed since Kazakhstan started its term in the Security Council.”

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  19. “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/2018/4, which contains the text of a letter dated 2 January 2018 from the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to His Excellency Secretary- General Antonio Guterres.”

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  20. “I Wish to warmly welcome His Excellency President Andrzej Duda of the Republic of Poland, the Secretary-General, Ministers and other distinguished representatives present in the Security Council Chamber. Their presence here today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. I should also like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Duda on the start of Poland's non-permanent membership of the Security Council. I look forward to fruitful cooperation with his delegation. I also congratulate the delegations of Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, the Netherlands and Peru on their accession to the Council this year as non-permanent members. I very much hope that we will work together productively in this critical organ of the United Nations.”

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