Report of the Secretary-General on the Fifth session at the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction

Report of the Secretary-General on the Fifth session at the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction

This report by the UN Secretary General, submitted under General Assembly decision 73/546, outlines the proceedings and outcomes of the fifth session of the Conference, held from November 18 to 22, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters. It highlights continued commitment by participating States, concern over regional conflicts, and the importance of inclusive dialogue. The report also notes progress made, ongoing challenges, particularly the absence of one regional State, and plans for the next session in November 2025 under Morocco’s presidency.