UN General Assembly
2009

It is our obligation as the international community to strive for a world free of nuclear weapons. We remain disappointed in those countries that are engaged in the testing of nuclear weapons. We must, however, reiterate the right of every country to the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. The peaceful use of nuclear technology can be beneficial to all mankind. We are delighted that the third session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons has adopted the agenda for the 2010 Review Conference. This historic achievement strengthens our optimism that our commitment to the disarmament process will gain renewed momentum and enthusiasm. In 1998, the Statute establishing the International Criminal Court was adopted in Rome. The Court is, inter alia, an answer to war crimes and crimes against humanity. It safeguards the rule of law in the 31 09-52586 international arena and is therefore well placed to complement the implementation of the principle of the responsibility to protect. Consequently, we should, as