UN General Assembly
1992

Of late, there have been positive developments in the disarmament issue. However, we look forward to a great deal of additional effort on the part of the nuclear States, which, we must state not the major Powers alone. In this context, we note with satisfaction the conclusion of negotiations on the issue of a chemical weapons Convention in Geneva. However, this development will have limited effects so long as it is not accompanied by concrete measures in the field of nuclear disarmament, especially in a region as sensitive as the Middle East, where a real nuclear threat persists. Only if earnest efforts are made in this direction and significant progress is achieved will that Convention - the conclusion of which is an accomplishment that we commend - respond to the concerns and expectations of all the parties concerned. Only then will it be possible to implement the Convention on a just non-discriminatory basis will and, thereby, ensure the universal acceptance necessary to this undertaking of genuine disarmament. These were the observations and legitimate concerns expressed by the Arab