The Russian Federation is carrying out strictly all its obligations in the area of disarmament.

In addition, it had put in place the necessary domestic legislation on terrorism and was in full compliance with its obligations under the various Security Council resolutions.

In that context, the EU recognizes the continued need for a properly funded safeguards system that is both effective and cost efficient and therefore credible, robust and complied with.

It was exceptionally important that world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring international security on the basis of a comprehensive collective approach, including military, political, economic, humanitarian and human rights aspects, and in strict compliance with the Charter of the United Nations.