06.08.2025 Danish Statement at Security Council meeting on 1540 Committee

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Thank you, Mr. President,

Like other colleagues, I would like to start by congratulating you, Ambassador Alfaro de Alba, on assuming the position of Chair of the 1540 Committee, and thanking you for your briefing today. Denmark is very pleased to contribute to the work of the committee under your leadership.

For more than 20 years, resolution 1540 has served as a key pillar in the non-proliferation architecture. A landmark resolution that is as relevant today as it was then in preventing non-state actors, including terrorists and other non-state actors, from acquiring weapons of mass destruction.

Denmark reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the implementation of Resolution 1540. To prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, and their means of delivery, to non-state actors, as required by this resolution.

Mr. President,

We urge all countries to continue to strengthen regulatory controls, to adopt and enforce national legislation, and take measures to fulfil their obligations under 1540.

As you mentioned, the number of Member States which have submitted first national reports remains at 185. We commend these countries and call upon the remaining eight Member States to fulfil this critical obligation.

It is our shared responsibility to ensure that every state possesses the necessary capacity to fully implement 1540. The 1540 Committee is instrumental in this regard. It helps to oversee implementation, facilitate assistance, and foster collaboration with international and regional organizations through its outreach efforts. In this regard, we hope that a Program of Work can be agreed as soon as possible.

Mr President,

To achieve the objectives of this critical resolution, we must continue strengthening collaboration and coordination with all relevant international organizations and export control regimes. This includes by allowing the Group of Experts to participate in all relevant events to strengthen partnerships and raise awareness about the committee’s work. Such efforts are vital to effectively advance the comprehensive implementation of 1540 in all its dimensions and ensuring that no gaps are left.

We commend the Group of Experts for its dedication and professional work. We believe it is important for both the committee and its Group of Experts to play a proactive role in providing their expertise in support of Member States.

We hope that the remaining vacant expert seats will be filled as soon as possible.

Mr. President, in closing,

Resolution 1540 is a shared obligation that requires our continued engagement.

Let me reiterate Denmark’s strong commitment to enhancing its full and effective implementation and to effectively contribute to the work of the committee.

I thank you.