UN General Assembly
2013

Russian initiative will bear fruit and lead to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian conflict. Mongolia firmly supports non-proliferation and the complete elimination of weapons of mass destruction. We cannot tolerate the use of chemical weapons and strongly condemn any violation of universally accepted international law. This morning I participated in the High-level Meeting on Nuclear Disarmament (see A/68/PV.11). As a country with internationally recognized nuclear- weapon-free-status, uniquely situated between two nuclear-weapon States that are permanent members of the Security Council, Mongolia has been working hard on nuclear disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. As a result of our efforts, the five nuclear-weapon States, permanent members of the Security Council, have issued a joint declaration recognizing Mongolia’s unique status. They pledged to respect that status and not to contribute to any act that would violate it. Their joint commitment ensures that we will not be used as a pawn in any future nuclear plans or strategies. That is Mongolia’s contribution to greater confidence and stability in the region. Strengthening peace and stability in North-East