The Iranian government accused the United States of undermining its rights to “peaceful” nuclear access.
Ghana stressed the importance of the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.
Here is where the story took a turn that drew sharp criticism from civil society.
“Such an attempt to shift the burden of nuclear disarmament to other countries will lead nowhere,” China said, adding that “China has no interest in such kind of arrangements”.
Russia opposed “unconditional renunciation of nuclear weapons”. It stressed that it would act “in the most responsible and well‑considered manner possible”.
He called on Iran to immediately restore “full, unconditional and sustained” cooperation with the IAEA, and provide complete transparency on its nuclear programme.
Mr Ibrahim cautioned against renewed talk of nuclear testing, calling for universal adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
According to the Iranian government, the U.S. has persistently obstructed progress toward this objective instead of fulfilling its responsibilities.
“This is not just another review conference. Its success and failure will have implications way beyond these halls and way beyond these next five years,” Mr Viet said.
