1. The prevention of nuclear weapons proliferation is an effective and necessary step towards the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons. It is of great importance to preserve regional and international peace and security. It is in the common interests of the international community and needs collective efforts of the international community.
2. Both the symptoms and root causes of proliferation should be addressed in a comprehensive way to eliminate the root causes of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. All States should pursue the new security concept featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and coordination, commit themselves to fostering a peaceful and stable international environment and ensure security for all through win-win cooperation, so as to remove the root causes of conflict and instability.
3. Double standards and pragmatism on nuclear non-proliferation issues must be discarded. The principle of multilateralism should be followed and the role of the United Nations and other international organizations should be stressed and given full play. The fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory nature of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime should be continuously strengthened on the basis of universal participation and democratic decision-making.
4. All concerns related to proliferation of nuclear weapons should be addressed peacefully through political and diplomatic means within the framework of existing international law. Sanctions are not an effective way to solve problems. States should refrain from resorting to the use or threat of force. Parties concerned should be encouraged to continue exploring effective ways of addressing outstanding regional nuclear issues through dialogue and negotiations. Safeguarding international and regional peace, security and stability is a necessary precondition for the settlement of the hot nuclear proliferation issues.
5. The universality of the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty is an important component for preventing nuclear weapons proliferation. Countries that have not yet done so should join the Treaty as non-nuclear-weapon States as soon as possible and place all their nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.
6. Efforts should be made to continuously consolidate and enhance the role of the Treaty as the cornerstone of the international non-proliferation regime, to enhance its authority and effectiveness, and to ensure the strict compliance of relevant provisions of the Treaty.
7. The IAEA safeguards are an important means of preserving the effectiveness of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. The universality of comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols should be promoted.
8. All states should take measures to strengthen the physical protection of nuclear facilities and nuclear materials, combat nuclear terrorism, improve export control regime and actively engage in international cooperations on nuclear security. IAEA should play a leading role in this field to enhance global nuclear security.
9. All States should earnestly implement Security Council resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1887 (2009), and promote and enhance international cooperation on the basis of existing international law, so as to effectively address illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery, and related materials by non-State actors.
10. Nuclear non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy are mutually reinforcing. Any nuclear non-proliferation effort should not undermine the legitimate rights of peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Simultaneously, efforts should be made to prevent any country from engaging in proliferation activities under the pretext of peaceful use. International cooperation on peaceful uses of nuclear energy should be conducive to strengthening the effectiveness and the authority of the international non-proliferation regime.