{
  "id": 13436741,
  "title": "Qatar underscores importance of complying with disarmament obligations and halting nuclear tests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/qatar-underscores-importance-of-complying-with-disarmament",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:21:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/10/10/2026/qatar-underscores-importance-of-complying-with-disarmament-obligations-and-halting-nuclear-tests"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York, USA - Qatar has emphasized the critical importance of adhering to disarmament conventions and agreements, as well as its support for international efforts to cease nuclear testing and prevent the expansion of nuclear arsenals and other dangerous weapons, all in the name of achieving global peace and security and safeguarding future generations and ecosystems from the dangers posed by the spread of such weaponry. /\n\nFirst Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Qatar to the United Nations, Talal Abdulaziz Al Naama, lamented the lack of consensus during the recent Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which took place from April 27 to May 22, 2026, as the conference failed to reach a comprehensive outcome document.\n\nAl Naama made these remarks during the general debate of the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly's 81st session, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York. He highlighted Qatar's strong commitment to the United Nations Conference on establishing a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, which was convened under General Assembly decision 73/546.\n\nQatar looks forward to the cooperation of all regional countries in ensuring the success of the Conference and achieving its objectives of enhancing peace and security at both the regional and global levels, he said. Qatar also intends to assume the presidency of the eighth session of the Conference.\n\nAl Naama reiterated Qatar's dedication to the inalienable right of all NPT member states to utilize atomic energy for peaceful purposes. He also mentioned the State of Qatar's ongoing efforts to help eliminate chemical weapons, citing the adoption by the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) of a draft decision during its 112th session.\n\nThis draft decision, which was endorsed by 66 States Parties, was a result of Qatar's diplomatic efforts through consultations and initiatives that fostered broad consensus among the States Parties, ultimately leading to its adoption. Since February 28, 2026, Qatar has condemned the Islamic Republic of Iran's missile attacks against its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and territorial waters, as well as the attacks on the sovereign nations of brotherly states. These actions are blatant breaches of international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter, Al Naama stated.\n\nHe reiterated Qatar's stance on complying with Security Council resolution 2817 (2026), particularly regarding navigational rights and freedoms in compliance with international law, especially concerning vital maritime lanes. Qatar's priority is to prevent escalation and unlock opportunities for diplomatic efforts, aiming to reach a peaceful resolution that ensures lasting security, peace, and stability in the region. Al Naama also recalled Qatar's condemnation of the Houthi attack on Abha International and King Khalid International Airports in Saudi Arabia on October 7, 2026, which resulted in casualties and property damage. He emphasized that this assault is a severe violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a direct threat to regional security and the safety of civilians, civilian assets, and air traffic, reaffirming Qatar's unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.",
  "summary": "<p>New York, USA: The State of Qatar underscored the importance of full compliance with obligations under disarmament conventions and agreements, as well as support for international efforts to refrain from conducting nuclear tests and halt the development and modernization of nuclear arsenals and other lethal weapons, in pursuit of global peace and security and to protect future generations and…",
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    "Qatar stresses compliance with disarmament obligations and nuclear test halting.",
    "First Secretary Al Naama criticizes NPT Review Conference lack of consensus.",
    "Qatar pledges support for Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons conference."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}