- The thirty-fourth Plenary Meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) took place from 21 – 25 July 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. The NSG brings together 48 Participating Governments with the European Commission and the Chair of the Zangger Committee participating as permanent observers. The Plenary was chaired by Ambassador Xolisa Mabhongo of the Republic of South Africa. The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola delivered keynote address on behalf of the Government of South Africa at the opening session.
- The Group is an effective component of the international non-proliferation architecture, of which the Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) is the cornerstone, including on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The Group aims, in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540, to contribute to the prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons through the implementation, on a national basis, of export controls for nuclear and nuclear-related dual-use equipment, materials, software, and related technology, without hindering international cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
- The thirty-fourth Plenary coincided with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the NSG. At this reflection point, Participating Governments reaffirmed their commitment to ensure through implementation of the NSG’s Guidelines and Control Lists to facilitate nuclear trade for peaceful purposes and does not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices. The NSG welcomed the increasing adherence of States to the NSG Guidelines and their contribution in developing national export controls.
- The Participating Governments also exchanged perspectives on the current global geopolitical environment as it pertains to disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear technology.
Cape Town, 25 July 2025
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