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11th NPT Review Conference

May 28 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 47 0
  • The 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons concluded in New York City in May 2026 without achieving consensus on an outcome document.
  • The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT) aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and support nuclear disarmament.
  • The European Union said the NPT remains the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime and international peace and security.
  • Major concerns discussed included Russia’s nuclear threats linked to Ukraine, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) nuclear and missile programme, and China’s rapid nuclear build-up.
  • The conference also supported stronger transparency measures and improvements in reviewing treaty obligations of member countries.

 

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