During the discussion on nuclear weapons in the First Committee of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, the Armenian delegation reaffirmed that Armenia supports the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. This was reported by Armenia’s Permanent Mission to the UN.
“The importance of the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty was stressed. The delegation also noted that Armenia is committed to the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” the statement said.
It was stressed that Armenia is also committed to close cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, including in extending the operating life of Armenia’s nuclear power plant and in ensuring a safe and responsible transition to a new nuclear power plant.
