Kuwait renews call for ‘Nuclear-Weapons-Free’ Mideast at UN conference

Kuwait’s Diplomatic Attaché, Abdulaziz Al-Saeedi during the Third Preparatory Committee for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation (NPT) at the UN in New York has reaffirmed Kuwait’s strong commitment to establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone and eliminating weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.

Highlighting this as essential for regional and global security Al-Saeedi emphasized that Kuwait’s stance is rooted in the 1995 NPT Review Conference resolution, which he described as a legal and moral obligation — particularly for nuclear-weapon states and the treaty’s three depositary powers — the U.S., U.K., and Russia.

He warned that failure to implement this resolution undermines the treaty’s credibility and erodes trust in global disarmament efforts.

He commended the growing momentum of the UN-led process to establish a nuclear-weapon-free zone, noting the success of five sessions chaired by Arab nations, including Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, and now Morocco. Kuwait, he said, remains committed to a transparent, inclusive process without preconditions.

Al-Saeedi urged the resolution’s sponsor states to engage constructively and stressed the urgent need for tangible measures to enhance collective security and de-escalate regional tensions.

He warned that the absence of disarmament mechanisms and selective application of international law poses a serious threat to regional peace.

He condemned the overt nuclear threats by the Israeli occupation against Palestine, calling it a blatant violation of the non-proliferation regime and a major obstacle to establishing the proposed zone.

Kuwait urged the international community to pressure Israel to join the NPT and subject its nuclear facilities to full IAEA safeguards.