In their statement, the G7 leaders condemned Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric, undermining of arms control regimes, and stated intent to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus. Nuclear non-proliferation efforts were highlighted, with the G7 leaders reiterating their commitment to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible abandonment of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs. Here are 10 key takeaways from the G7 Leaders’ Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament:Rejecting Nuclear Rhetoric: The leaders strongly condemn Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric, undermining of arms control regimes, and stated intent to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus. Upholding Non-Proliferation Treaty: The Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is upheld as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Efforts: The G7 leaders reiterate their commitment to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible abandonment of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and existing nuclear programs.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 19, 2023 14:35 UTC