Pre-Conference Discussion-Facilitating the Secure Transport of Nuclear Weapons

But when we limit the legal tramsportation of nuclear materials through regions capable of delivering said materials securly, we open the door to illegal smuggling by turning our backs on the nations incapable of doing so. In order to prevent illict trade of nuclear materials through poorer nations, the international community must aid the nations incapable of securing nuclear materials so illegal operations do not find a haven in the region.

It would seem that if a nation were, for whatever reason, so weak that they were unable to provide for the security of nuclear material, there would most likely be underlying causes that would need to be addressed. On the one hand, an embargo without any action to stabilize the nation would be pointless: no progress would be made. On the other hand, if a nation could not provide the necessary security, it would be foolish to give them nuclear material. It would seem best that the nation be developed to a stable level, then granted access to nuclear supplies.

Azerbaijan would just like to clarify that the topic that we will be discussing in committee is "Facilitating the Secure Transport of Nuclear Material". Nuclear weapons in and of themselves are imminent threats to international security. For this reason, Azerbaijan is in favor of improved regulations that would restrict the proliferation of these weapons. By no means should these restrictions be created by individual nations. As the delegate from Tajikistan pointed out, not all nations are capable of maintaining restrictions that would limit the transport of nuclear material. A collaborative effort is necessary to ensure the application of any decided limitations for the transport of nuclear material throughout the world.

So Serbia, if a nation were incapable of enforcing regulations to eradiacte the transportation of nuclear wastes simply because they do not have adequate means to so, your nation would be in favor of a complete international embargo and economic sanctions on that nation which would only weaken said nation, but allow for greater proliferation of nuclear materials through the region and onto the rest of the world?

Serbia fully supports the secure international transport of nuclear material. Any unsafe or malevolent transportation of such materials would be a threat to Serbia and its allies. Serbia has supported all UN acts to fight threats of international peace and sovereignty regarding nuclear weapons. Serbia signed the UN’s 1540 resolution to monitor nuclear activity and is fully committed to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. With this Serbia has a zero-tolerance policy of the transportation of nuclear weapons. Serbia has signed the Organization for the Proliferation of Chemical Weapons to make this clear.
Serbia would like to see stronger actions regarding nuclear trade and extend IAEA policies regarding nuclear transportation to all nations. Serbia would like to see all countries increase their measures of protecting against the unsafe transportation of nuclear arms so they are not affected by malevolent transportation of nuclear energy. Serbia recognizes not all countries will agree to these measures so they call for restricted trade with countries that do not participate. Countries that do not trade with high risk nations decrease their own risk of allowing illicit nuclear trade. Another crucial method of nuclear material transport would be to conduct constant monitors on the nuclear material transported. Serbia suggests strict regulations on what can and cannot be transported. Countries that violate the regulations must be cut off from trade until all regulations are met. Serbia understands the significance of the Nuclear Material Trade system and supports strong methods against illicit trade.

Tajikistan has always been opposed to the use of nuclear technology for destructive purposes, but adamantly defends a nation’s right to the use of said technology for alternative energy forms. While a nation’s right to security is resolute, unchecked use of nuclear technology will only lead to destruction. Tajikistan has always opposed any nation or organization that seeks to acquire nuclear technology for destructive means. The Republic of Tajikistan commends the effort of those nations successfully securing their nuclear wastes. Additionally, Tajikistan is aware of nations that do not take enough precautions when transporting nuclear wastes. Tajikistan implores the international community to take appropriate steps to secure the transport of nuclear wastes and byproducts. Tajikistan is deeply disturbed and threatened by the transport of nuclear weapons through Central Asia and the Middle East. Tajikistan has joined the CANFWZ coalition to eliminate threats of mishandled nuclear devices and urges the development of other nuclear weapons free zones across the global in efforts to eliminate the use of WMDs. Tajikistan wishes to see all nations in possession of nuclear weapons dismantle their arsenals. Tajikistan knows those nations are committed to a peaceful world and will work for the best interests of the global community.