G7 Concerned About China and Russia's Nuclear Expansion Risks, Supports Non-Proliferation Treaty
The G7 reaffirmed its support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and warned about the dangers of Russia's and China's nuclear expansion. This was announced ahead of the NPT Review Conference in New York, highlighting rising tensions in international nuclear arms control.
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(Central News Agency, Paris, April 24, comprehensive foreign report) The Group of Seven (G7) today reiterated its support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and warned of the dangers of Russia's and China's nuclear expansion.
According to AFP, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group stated in a statement published on the French Foreign Ministry's website: "We are concerned about China's and Russia's large-scale expansion and modernization of nuclear weapons."
The Non-Proliferation Directors Group is composed of diplomats from G7 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, who lead efforts to limit nuclear proliferation.
This statement was released on the eve of the month-long NPT Review Conference, which will open in New York on the 27th. The conference is overshadowed by increasing international competition and multiple crises with nuclear implications, such as the war in Iran and Ukraine.
G7 negotiators stated: "We are committed to working with all states parties to achieve a successful 2026 Review Conference and seek the broadest possible consensus on measures to strengthen the three pillars of the NPT." They refer to disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
The Non-Proliferation Directors Group added that they "strongly encourage the United States to pursue multilateral strategic stability."
US President Trump often showed hostility and skepticism towards major multilateral treaties. However, he supported the idea of a trilateral agreement between the United States, Russia, and China, while also threatening to resume nuclear testing and accusing Beijing of conducting secret weapons tests.
The upcoming NPT conference will seek consensus to maintain the effectiveness of this broader treaty. In the previous two conferences, the 191 signatory states failed to reach a consensus on the final text, and observers expect the same outcome this year. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150425
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(Central News Agency, Paris, April 24, comprehensive foreign report) The Group of Seven (G7) today reiterated its support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and warned of the dangers of Russia's and China's nuclear expansion.
According to AFP, the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors Group stated in a statement published on the French Foreign Ministry's website: "We are concerned about China's and Russia's large-scale expansion and modernization of nuclear weapons."
The Non-Proliferation Directors Group is composed of diplomats from G7 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States, who lead efforts to limit nuclear proliferation.
This statement was released on the eve of the month-long NPT Review Conference, which will open in New York on the 27th. The conference is overshadowed by increasing international competition and multiple crises with nuclear implications, such as the war in Iran and Ukraine.
G7 negotiators stated: "We are committed to working with all states parties to achieve a successful 2026 Review Conference and seek the broadest possible consensus on measures to strengthen the three pillars of the NPT." They refer to disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful uses of atomic energy.
The Non-Proliferation Directors Group added that they "strongly encourage the United States to pursue multilateral strategic stability."
US President Trump often showed hostility and skepticism towards major multilateral treaties. However, he supported the idea of a trilateral agreement between the United States, Russia, and China, while also threatening to resume nuclear testing and accusing Beijing of conducting secret weapons tests.
The upcoming NPT conference will seek consensus to maintain the effectiveness of this broader treaty. In the previous two conferences, the 191 signatory states failed to reach a consensus on the final text, and observers expect the same outcome this year. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1150425
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