The draft develops on, and supplements premises of an analogous UN General Assembly resolution No. 57/68 of November 22, 2002, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs press and information department says in a statement.
Resolution approval comes as global confirmation that Russian-US partnership is essential for international security and strategic stability, points out the ministry.
The draft highlights the two countries' practical strides to reduce their nuclear arsenals in compliance with the START treaty, unilateral initiatives of 1991-92, and bilateral partnership agreements to destroy weapon-grade fission materials.
As the draft resolution came under debate, Russia confirmed its dedication to NPT (nuclear nonproliferation treaty) pledges, and said it was willing to cut its nuclear arsenals step by step.
Further practical efforts toward nuclear disarmament demand a gradual and comprehensive arrangement without undue hurry, and proceeding from the principle of equal security for all countries, points out the Foreign Ministry statement.
