G7 Warns of Russian and Chinese Nuclear Build-Up Ahead of NPT Review
In a statement released on the French foreign ministry's website, the G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group voiced apprehension regarding the nuclear arms expansion and modernization efforts by Russia and China. This group, which includes diplomats from the US, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, and Britain, reiterated its commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) just before a month-long review conference set to commence on Monday in New York. The conference will focus on disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful applications of nuclear energy amid rising global tensions, particularly due to conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. The G7 pledged to collaborate with all state parties for a fruitful 2026 review conference and urged the US to pursue multilateral strategic stability.
Key facts
- G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group expressed concern over Russia and China's nuclear build-up.
- Statement published on French foreign ministry website.
- Group includes diplomats from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the US.
- Month-long NPT review conference starts Monday in New York.
- Conference occurs amid wars in Iran and Ukraine.
- G7 commits to working for a successful 2026 review conference.
- G7 encourages US pursuit of multilateral strategic stability.
- NPT pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation, peaceful use of atomic energy.
Entities
Institutions
- G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- French foreign ministry
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Britain
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Russia
- China
- Iran
- Ukraine