Statement by Russia at the Fifth Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other WMD

Statement by Russia at the Fifth Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and other WMD

Russia expressed its discontent with the absence of both the US and Israel from the conference sessions. Israel's non-attendance makes the achievement of the conference’s goals impossible. The statement argues that Israel’s absence can be seen as a sign of self-isolation and disregard for dialogue, considering that countries in the region have expressed willingness to participate. It also stressed that the consensus-based decision-making process in the conference guarantees reaching only mutually agreed-upon outcomes.