Topic: 2025 – No First Use Policies and Nuclear Disarmament
Country: Sierra Leone
Delegate Name: Chase Martin
The Republic of Sierra Leone has long supported the advent of global peace, security, and multilateral cooperation as essential paragons of the international community. Although Sierra Leone does not have, or seek to have, nuclear weapons, Sierra Leone remains committed to supporting disarmament and strengthening international norms against the use of nuclear weaponry. Sierra Leone views nuclear weapons as indiscriminate tools of war whose devastating humanitarian and environmental consequences will never be justified under any circumstances. As a state that has endured violent conflicts in its own history, Sierra Leone firmly supports international frameworks that prioritize human safety, uphold international law, and promote lasting stability. The delegation has been a vocal supporter of both the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons (TPNW). The NPT remains foundational in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and Sierra Leone would like to encourage states that have not supported the treaty to do so to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and transparency.
In conclusion, these commitments, The Republic of Sierra Leone reaffirms that meaningful progress in global disarmament can only be achieved through collective action, sustained dialogue, and unwavering respect for international law. Sierra Leone urges all member states present to strengthen their fealty to existing disarmament frameworks, pursue confidence building measures, and engage constructively in multilateral negotiations. Only through shared responsibility, accountability, and genuine cooperation can this committee help eliminate the threat posed by nuclear weapons and move toward a safer, more stable, and more peaceful world for all of its inhabitants.
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Safety and security – sierra Leone Travel Advice. GOV.UK. (n.d.). https://www.gov.uk/foreign travel-advice/sierra-leone/safety-and-security
Global Programme on preventing and Countering Terrorism 2022 – 2027. (n.d.). https://www.unodc.org/res/terrorism/aboutus/UNODC_TPB_New_Global_Programme_ab ridged_online.pdf
Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. (n.d.). https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/nuclear weapons/treaty-non-proliferation-nuclear-weapons
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons | United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. (n.d.).
https://disarmament.unoda.org/en/our-work/weapons-mass-destruction/nuclear weapons/treaty-prohibition-nuclear-weapons
