Bahrain took part in the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons which began at the UN headquarters in New York.
Addressing the forum, chargé d’affairs to Bahrain’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York Hatem Abdulhameed Hatem emphasised the importance that the kingdom attaches to the treaty, the prevention of the spread of nuclear weapons, and promoting co-operation in the uses of nuclear energy.
He affirmed Bahrain’s support for the inalienable right of states to benefit from the multiple fields of nuclear energy applications, especially those related to health, educational and environmental aspects, and the provision of clean energy, which constitutes an essential part of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals.
He stressed the need for Iran to abide by all its international obligations and co-operate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency to address all pending issues related to its nuclear programme, in a manner that guarantees its nature.
The Tenth Review Conference will continue until August 26.