Topic: 2026 – Verification of Disarmament
Country: Uzbekistan
Delegate Name: Audrey McLaughlin
Effective verification is necessary in order to ensure that disarmament agreements are credible and enforceable. Without reliable monitoring systems, international treaties risk becoming symbolic rather than impactful. As new technologies and geopolitical tensions emerge, verification mechanisms must adapt to maintain transparency and accountability among all member states. Strong verification processes build trust and reduce the likelihood of non-compliance or secretive rearmament.
The Republic of Uzbekistan has demonstrated its commitment to verifiable disarmament through its participation in the National Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Uzbekistan voluntarily relinquished nuclear weapons stationed on its territory and has since supported the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, which includes verification measures under international oversight. Uzbekistan continues to uphold its obligations through compliance with IAEA safeguards and reporting requirements.
Uzbekistan believes that verification must balance effectiveness with respect for national sovereignty. The Republic supports strengthening the authority and resources of international verification bodies while ensuring that inspections are conducted fairly and impartially. Transparency, data exchange, and cooperative monitoring are key to preventing distrust between nations.
To strengthen global verification systems, Uzbekistan encourages investment in modern technologies such as satellite monitoring and remote sensing, expanded technical assistance for developing countries to meet compliance standards, and increased information-sharing among states. By reinforcing existing institutions and adapting to emerging challenges, the international community can ensure that disarmament commitments are meaningful, transparent, and sustainable.
