The formal rules are adopted to govern the way the negotiations undertake business and adopt decisions.

The geographical delineation and territories for which the treaty is binding and in force.

The range and description of the topics and subject matter to be considered during the negotiations and in the treaty.

Definitions to clarify the meaning and application of treaty elements, concepts, and terms.

Activities and actions restricted by the treaty: what state parties are not allowed to do

Binding legal requirements and duties state parties are obliged to fulfill.

The prohibitions, rights and responsibilities of member states and other relevant parties on the transfer, transit, and station of the weapons covered under the treaty.

Scope, procedures, and instruments for determining the compliance of state parties with the treaty obligations and prohibitions, and to inform or trigger a compliance process, as well as providing information to confirm or refute compliance-related allegations.

Applications with purposes authorized under the treaty, including state parties’ rights and means to ensure access to these applications.

Permissions, prohibitions, or limitations on fissile materials, uranium enrichment activities and capabilities, as well as reprocessing and plutonium separation activities and capabilities.

Process and procedures aimed at determining whether a state party is fulfilling its obligations as stipulated in the treaty including examination of instances involving suspected or alleged minor and major non-compliance with the treaty's provisions.

Measures and procedures to redress non-compliance situations and bring back states into compliance.

The structure and responsibilities of the overseeing and implementing body of the treaty.

Procedures and arrangements to reduce tension and build mutual trust between parties.

Measures undertaken by the state to comply with the treaty and fulfill its obligations.

Conditions and procedures establishing the consent of a state to be politically and legally bound by the treaty.

The manner, conditions, and date on which the treaty takes effect and comes to have legal force.

The period through which the treaty is binding and in force.

A statement made by a state when negotiating, accepting, signing, or acceding to the treaty whereby it intends to exclude or modify the legal effect and application of specific provisions in the treaty to the state.

Rules and procedures under which a state could withdraw its consent to be bound by the treaty.

Rules and procedures governing the introduction and adoption of formal alterations and variations to the treaty provisions.

The designation of the depositories (one or various states or organizations) and their functions and powers.

The process and objectives for reviewing the implementation, compliance, and status of the treaty after entry into force.

Procedures for requesting clarifications or initiating consultations on matters of compliance or resolving disputes over compliance or the interpretation and application of treaty’s provisions.

A subsidiary instrument annexed to the treaty establishes additional rights and obligations or provides details to specific substantive obligations or ancillary matters, such as the interpretation of specific provisions.

The practices and procedures adopted to facilitate the negotiating process. They are related to, but distinct from, the rules of procedures.

Issues relevant to the linkages between the NPT and the Zone, including the 1995 Resolution on the Middle East and the relationship with the Review Conferences.

Issues relevant to the linkages between the NPT and the UNGA-mandated conference, including how both interact and contribute to the realization of the Zone.

Issues related to the role and involvement of civil society in the Zone realization or implementation.

The participation of all state members and other relevant parties.

Perceived threats with nature relevant to the scope and mandate of the treaty and the security context in which it is negotiated upon.

The relationship between the Zone and regional security.

Issues relevant to international and regional treaties, agreements or arrangements covering arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation.