UN General Assembly
2010

remain only a compilation of lofty promises. Let us hope that we match our commitments with our deeds. International peace and security are our shared desire and a common responsibility. The challenges are multiple and complex. In an ever-changing world, the sources and the threats are varied, and so are the actors. Political and social conflicts have been aggravated by abject poverty and disparity. Therefore, the stabilization of global peace and security also demands ensuring freedom from want and hunger as a basic human right and enabling people to realize their full human potential. Thus we believe that development, peace and security are inextricably linked with one other. Nepal has consistently and unequivocally called for general and complete disarmament of all weapons of mass destruction, under effective international control. Nepal stands for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons in a time-bound manner. The operationalization of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test- Ban Treaty and the early conclusion of a fissile materials cut-off treaty should be our priority. We support efforts for the non-proliferation of small arms and light weapons.