The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security.
Lepinguosalised on seisukohal, et massihävitusrelvade ja nende kandevahendite levik nii riiklikul kui mitteriiklikul tasandil on kõige tõsisemaks ohuks rahvusvahelisele stabiilsusele ja julgeolekule.