Update: 2015 NPT review conference concludes without approving final document

The 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded here on Friday without approving a final document.

Due to major differences on building a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction, the conference failed to reach consensus on a final document.

During the four-week session, about 190 state parties comprehensively reviewed the implementation of the NPT, and discussed the direction and priorities for the next phase of work.

All participating parties spoke highly of the significant contributions the NPT has made to safeguarding international peace, security and stability.

They also voiced support for reinforcing in a comprehensive manner the three pillars of the NPT -- nuclear disarmament, nuclear nonproliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy -- and enhancing its universality, authority and effectiveness.

Regarding the issues about Hiroshima and Nagasaki mentioned in the draft final document, said China's UN mission, the Chinese and Japanese delegations found via consultation a solution that both sides reckoned proper, and the result was reflected in the chairman's draft final report.

The Chinese delegation, led by Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong, played a constructive role in the process, expounded China's positions and proposals, and actively worked for the adoption of a final document, the mission added.

NPT review conferences have been held every five years since the treaty went into effect in 1970. Endi