Deputy Permanent Representatives of United States and Japan Brief Press after Security Council Meets on Non-proliferation

Robert A. Wood (left), Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, briefs reporters after the Security Council meeting on non-proliferation. At right is Shino Mitsuko, Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan to the United Nations.

The Security Council voted on a resolution on non-proliferation and outer space introduced by Japan and the United States calling on all nations "to refrain from actions contrary to that objective and to the relevant existing treaties in the interest of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international cooperation". The resolution received 13 votes in favour, one abstention and one vote against (Russian Federation). The resolution was not adopted due to a veto by the Russian Federation.