Concern over the proliferation of and illicit trafficking in small arms, light weapons and landmines was one of the dominant themes as the Disarmament Commission concluded its general debate this afternoon.
The five nuclear-weapon Powers should launch a comprehensive, forward-based, phased disarmament programme without artificial delays or other tactics, the representative of the Russian Federation told the Disarmament Commission this afternoon, as it continued its general debate.
A nuclear doctrine had recently evolved into a multiplicity of what were called minimum nuclear deterrence strategies, the Disarmament Commission was told this morning as it began its first 2000 substantive session.
GENEVA, 22 June (UN Information Service) -- The Conference on Disarmament this morning heard statements from China and Finland in which they outlined their priorities concerning the work of the Conference and urged agreement on a programme of work.
Japan Says It Does Not Recognize Existence of Arms Race in Outer Space Today
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Proposed Programme Addresses Fissile Material, Nuclear Disarmament, Prevention of Outer Space Arms Race
Representatives of Ecuador, Russian Federation Address Plenary
