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DC/2715

FIVE NUCLEAR-WEAPON POWERS SHOULD LAUNCH COMPREHENSIVE, PHASED DISARMAMENT PROGRAMME, DISARMAMENT COMMISSION TOLD

26 June 2000


Press Release
DC/2715


FIVE NUCLEAR-WEAPON POWERS SHOULD LAUNCH COMPREHENSIVE, PHASED DISARMAMENT PROGRAMME, DISARMAMENT COMMISSION TOLD

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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.

DC/2713

DISARMAMENT COMMISSION OPENS 2000 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION

26 June 2000


Press Release
DC/2713


DISARMAMENT COMMISSION OPENS 2000 SUBSTANTIVE SESSION

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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.

DCF/398

CHINA, COLOMBIA AND FINLAND ADDRESS CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, AS CONFERENCE PRESIDENT CONTINUES CONSULTATIONS

22 June 2000


Press Release
DCF/398


CHINA, COLOMBIA AND FINLAND ADDRESS CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT, AS CONFERENCE PRESIDENT CONTINUES CONSULTATIONS

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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.