Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone
in the region of the Middle East
A/RES/74/30
Emphasizing the basic provisions of the above-mentioned resolutions, in which
all parties directly concerned are called upon to consider taking the practical and
urgent steps required for the implementation of the proposal to establish a nuclear weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East and, pending and during the
establishment of such a zone, to declare solemnly that they will refrain, on a
reciprocal basis, from producing, acquiring or in any other way possessing nuclear
weapons and nuclear explosive devices and from permitting the stationing of nuclear
weapons on their territory by any third party, to agree to place their nuclear facilities
under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards and to declare their support
for the establishment of the zone and to deposit such declarations with t he Security
Council for consideration, as appropriate,
Reaffirming the inalienable right of all States to acquire and develop nuclear
energy for peaceful purposes,
Emphasizing the need for appropriate measures on the question of the
prohibition of military attacks on nuclear facilities,
Bearing in mind the consensus reached by the General Assembly since its thirtyfifth session that the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the
Middle East would greatly enhance international peace and security,
Desirous of building on that consensus so that substantial progress can be made
towards establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East,
Welcoming all initiatives leading to general and complete disarmament,
including in the region of the Middle East, and in particular on the establishment
therein of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons,
Noting the peace negotiations in the Middle East, which should be of a
comprehensive nature and represent an appropriate framework for the peaceful
settlement of contentious issues in the region,
Recognizing the importance of credible regional security, including the
establishment of a mutually verifiable nuclear-weapon-free zone,
Emphasizing the essential role of the United Nations in the establishment of a
mutually verifiable nuclear-weapon-free zone,
Having examined the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of
resolution 73/28, 2
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Urges all parties directly concerned seriously to consider taking the
practical and urgent steps required for the implementation of the proposal to establish
a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East in accordance with the
relevant resolutions of the General Assembly, and, as a means of promoting this
objective, invites the countries concerned to adhere to the Treaty on the
Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; 3
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Calls upon all countries of the region that have not yet done so, pending
the establishment of the zone, to agree to place all their nuclear activities under
International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards;
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Takes note of resolution GC(63)/RES/13, adopted on 19 September 2019
by the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency at its sixty-third
regular session, concerning the application of Agency safeguards in the Middle East;
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