UN General Assembly
2012

the removal of the last stocks of highly enriched uranium from our country. I consider those important steps, as well as the Kyiv Summit on the Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Energy, held last year, to be examples worthy of following. I also view in that light the joint declaration by Ukraine, Mexico and Chile — countries that have made special efforts to neutralize the risks of the exploitation of highly enriched uranium. The declaration remains open for signing. Unfortunately, the ambitious goal of the gradual complete liquidation of nuclear weapons remains unachieved. In that regard, we insist that the security guarantees for States that have renounced their nuclear stockpiles and made other strategic concessions should be reflected in internationally binding legal instruments. This year Ukraine marked the twentieth anniversary of its participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. I am truly proud of the contribution of the sons and daughters of Ukraine — servicemen, law enforcement officers and civilian personnel who have served and continue to serve the noble ideals of peace under the