Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN, H.E. David  Bakradze addressed the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Permanent Representative of Georgia to the UN, H.E. David  Bakradze addressed the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Permanent Representative reaffirmed Georgia’s steadfast commitment to the Treaty and described it as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. He highlighted the importance of all three pillars of the Treaty: non-proliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy and noted that balanced progress across them is essential for maintaining international security.

Permanent Representative spoke regarding the global security environment marked by increased tensions and rising nuclear risks. In this context, Georgia condemned the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and called it as a serious violation of international law and the UN Charter. Permanent Representative raised concern over the nuclear safety and security risks at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and reaffirmed Georgia’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Permanent Representative stressed that Georgia’s occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali remain beyond the oversight of international monitoring mechanisms, which undermines transparency and full verification mechanisms. He noted that while Georgia has successfully prevented attempts at the illicit trafficking of nuclear materials, the absence of an international oversight in these regions remains a serious challenge for comprehensive monitoring.

Permanent Representative confirmed Georgia’s support for the IAEA safeguards system as a fundamental component of the non-proliferation regime and reiterated Georgia's strong support for the universalization and entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).