Declaração da Delegação do Brasil em reunião do Conselho de Segurança sobre Não-Proliferação - 30 de junho de 2022 (texto em inglês)

United Nations Security Council

Briefing - Non-Proliferation

UNSC Chamber, 30 June 2022

Statement by the Delegation of Brazil

Mr. President,

At the outset, I would like to thank Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason for her briefing, her report and her tireless work as facilitator on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231. The work of the facilitator is a central element in the process of monitoring the implementation of the resolution, alongside the Secretary-General’s reporting mechanism. I would also like to thank USG Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their briefings.

Brazil welcomes both the Facilitator’s and the Secretary-General's reports and takes note of the findings therein.

Mr. President,

Brazil reiterates its belief that the Iranian nuclear issue can only be resolved by peaceful and diplomatic means, in accordance with international law.

In a context of renewed tensions and risks in the Middle East, the JCPoA provides a suitable framework for dialogue among the Parties concerned.

Brazil counts on the collective commitment of the JCPoA's original participants to immediately resume full compliance with their respective obligations under the agreement and with resolution 2231 of this Council.

We are hopeful that dialogue and mutual understanding will prevail, and that all Parties involved will demonstrate the flexibility and constructiveness necessary to achieve that goal.

Pending the conclusion of ongoing negotiations, we call upon all parties to refrain from any further actions that may jeopardize a possible - and necessary - agreement on the issue.

Mr. President,

Brazil defends the central role of the IAEA as the internationally recognized authority responsible for monitoring and verifying compliance with the non-proliferation obligations of states before the NPT.

In this regard, we regret that, since 23 February 2021, the Agency`s verification and monitoring activities of nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA have been seriously affected.

Brazil welcomes the efforts of the Director General of the IAEA to preserve the Agency's ability to fulfill its independent and technical role in the implementation of safeguards in Iran and we hope it will be able to monitor full compliance with the JCPoA.

I thank you.