Statement by the Secretary-General on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
I am deeply concerned by today’s announcement that the United States will be withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive
Plan of Action (JCPOA) and will begin reinstating US sanctions.
I have consistently reiterated that the JCPOA represents a major achievement in nuclear non-proliferation and diplomacy
and has contributed to regional and international peace and security.
It is essential that all concerns regarding the implementation of the Plan be addressed through the mechanisms
established in the JCPOA. Issues not directly related to the JCPOA should be addressed without prejudice to preserving
the agreement and its accomplishments.
I call on other JCPOA participants to abide fully by their respective commitments under the JCPOA and on all other
Member States to support this agreement.