Joint statement of the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon States on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms races

Abstract

The foremost responsibilities of China, France, Great Britain, Russia, and the USA include avoiding nuclear war and strategic risks. Asserting that nuclear wars are unwinnable, the parties involved advocate for the defensive and deterrent applications of nuclear weapons, aiming to prevent war and proliferation. They emphasize adhering to existing non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control agreements and aspire to create a global environment conducive to disarmament while maintaining their national measures to avert unauthorized nuclear weapon usage. Seeking stability and predictability, the countries intend to engage in constructive dialogue with mutual respect, acknowledging security interests and concerns – AI-generated abstract.