Secretary-General Congratulates Member States for Successful Conference on Establishing Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

The Secretary‑General welcomes the successful conclusion of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction.  He congratulates the participating States, in particular on the adoption of a Political Declaration, and supports their continuing efforts to pursue, in an open and inclusive manner, the establishment of a Nuclear‑Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction‑Free Zone in the region.