Key Conclusions of NAM Summit

Tehran Declaration

The Declaration of the XVI Summit of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement Issued on 30-31 August 2012 Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

The current international decision making architecture in the fields of peace and security is outdated and much more resistant to any change.

It is especially essential to revitalize the UN General Assembly, including in the area of international peace and security, and reform the UN Security Council to reflect the realities of today’s world.

It is imperative that developing countries could have a greater voice and participation in the major institutions, which coordinate policies at the international level.

International financial institutions were established following World War II, they fail to address appropriately current World challenges and, therefore, adversely affect developing countries.

Special attention should be paid to the rights of the youth and women and the way be paved for building capacity in this respect and facilitating their participation in the politico-social and economic processes.

States Parties to the NPT have obligations under Article VI of the NPT to destroy all nuclear weapons within a time-bound framework, which is yet to be fulfilled. It is imperative to conclude a comprehensive convention on nuclear disarmament.

Nothing should be interpreted in a way to inhibit or restrict the right of states to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. States’ choices and decisions, in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear technology and their fuel cycle policies, including those of the Islamic Republic of Iran, must be respected.

There is a pressing need for a comprehensive multilaterally negotiated legal instrument prohibiting attacks, or threat of attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

All victims of terrorism, including the Iranian civilian researchers and scientists who have fallen victim to inhumane terrorist campaign, deserve the deepest sympathy.

All attempts of uniculturalism or the imposition of particular models of political, economic, social, legal or cultural systems should be opposed, and promote dialogue among civilizations, culture of peace and inter-faith dialogue, which will contribute towards peace, security, stability and development.