EXTENSION OF THE TREATY ON THE NON-PROLIFERATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
The Conference of the States Party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons (hereinafter referred to as "the Treaty") convened in New York from 17 April to
12 May 1995, in accordance with articles VIII,3 and X,2 of the Treaty,
Having reviewed the operation of the Treaty and affirming that there is a need for
full compliance with the Treaty, its extension and its universal adherence, which are essential
to international peace and security and the attainment of the ultimate goals of the complete
elimination of nuclear weapons and a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict
and effective international control,
Having reaffirmed article VIII,3 of the Treaty and the need for its continued
implementation in a strengthened manner and, to this end, emphasizing the Decision on
Strengthening the Review Process for the Treaty and the Decision on Principles and Objectives
for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament also adopted by the Conference,
Having established that the Conference is quorate in accordance with article X,2
of the Treaty,
Decides that, as a majority exists among States party to the Treaty for its
indefinite extension, in accordance with its article X,2, the Treaty shall continue in force
indefinitely.
