MOSCOW, April 1. /TASS/. Moscow expresses its opposition to the dismantling of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), emphasizing its support for the treaty’s universalization, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told TASS.
"We, of course, do not advocate the dismantling of the NPT - such a move would be both absurd and fundamentally at odds with our policy aimed at strengthening international security," Ryabkov stated. "We support efforts to expand the treaty’s membership."
He also acknowledged the motives behind Tehran's recent initiatives, noting, "People cannot remain indifferent to the unprecedented and, from all perspectives, destructive course pursued by the United States and Israel." Ryabkov highlighted the seriousness of recent developments, describing them as "extremely alarming."
"We are witnessing ongoing attacks on the seemingly unshakable nuclear non-proliferation regime," he said, attributing this trend to the aggressive policies of the United States and Israel. He clarified that "one of these states is not a party to the NPT at all, while the other is the treaty's depository."
"Despite this, these actions fundamentally undermine the core principles of the international security architecture upon which the NPT and associated safeguards by the IAEA are built," Ryabkov emphasized.
