This week, I will travel to New York to lead Australia’s delegation to the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the United Nations.
As the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime, the NPT delivers vital security benefits for Australia and the world.
This Review Conference occurs at a critical time for international security. We are proud to support Vietnam in its role as President and work with NPT States Parties to reinforce the Treaty’s essential role.
In New York, I will also conduct bilateral meetings with ministerial counterparts from Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam as part of the Government’s efforts to work with regional partners to maintain the two-way flow of energy supplies, fertiliser and other critical goods.
I will also meet with the Permanent Representatives of Pacific Missions to the United Nations including Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Palau, Micronesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu.
We will continue Australia’s history of championing practical non-proliferation and disarmament efforts, supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency’s important role in promoting nuclear safeguards, security and safety; and working with our partners to share the benefits of nuclear science and technology.