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STATEMENT BY MALAYSIA

 

THIRD SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE FOR THE

2026 REVIEW CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO
THE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS (NPT)

 

NEW YORK

 

CLUSTER 3 SPECIFIC ISSUES: IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STRENGTHENED REVIEW PROCESS

 

WEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025

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Mr. Chair,

 

Malaysia associates itself with the statement on behalf of the NAM States Parties.

 

2. We underline the importance of a strengthened, inclusive and transparent approach to the NPT Review Process. This working method is indeed essential in ensuring the continued relevance and balanced implementation of the NPT. An effective review mechanism would not only reinforce commitments under the three pillars of the Treaty, but also sustain confidence in the NPT as the cornerstone of the global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime.

 

3. Malaysia remains appreciative of the promising merit reflected in the draft recommendations, building on extensive and constructive deliberations by the 2023 Working Group on Further Strengthening the NPT Review Process and later presented in the Chair’s Working Paper at the First Session of the Preparatory Committee. We also recall the Chair’s reflections paper from the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee, which outlined the need to build consensus on enhancing the procedural and substantive aspects of the review cycle.

 

4. Malaysia supports continued consideration of practical, forward-looking proposals aimed at making the review process more predictable, inclusive, and action-oriented. We welcome the submission of working papers on this issue, including proposals to institutionalise measures such as dedicated time during Preparatory Committee sessions for the presentation and discussion of national reports, particularly by the nuclear-weapon States, and the establishment of mechanisms to monitor and follow up on the implementation of previous outcomes.

 

 

Mr. Chair,

 

5. Malaysia underscores that improving the review process requires genuine political will, especially from the nuclear-weapon States, to fully uphold Treaty obligations. This includes demonstrating greater transparency and making verifiable progress on nuclear disarmament. We urge consistent and meaningful reporting under Article VI, in line with past Review Conferences commitments. Such reporting should be undertaken using a standardised template, consistent with Actions 20 and 21 of the 2010 Action Plan, and build upon the disarmament elements of the 2013 common reporting framework. We appreciate the attention given by the Chair to this critical issue in the lead-up to, and during, the current session.

 

6. Malaysia believes that an effective review process should not only assess compliance but also serve as a platform to promote transparency, confidence-building, and accountability across all three pillars of the Treaty. Efforts to strengthen the review process should be pursued in a manner that upholds the integrity and authority of the Treaty, while ensuring its continued relevance amidst an increasingly complex and evolving global security landscape.

 

Mr. Chair,

 

7. Malaysia stands ready to continue working with you and other States Parties in meeting our common objective of further strengthening the NPT Review Process, as we strive to achieve a nuclear-weapon-free world.

 

Thank you.