UN: Ban nuclear weapons tests
A session was held at the UN General Assembly on the occasion of the “International Day Against Nuclear Tests”.
Speaking here, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said: “At a time when there are 13,000 nuclear weapons stockpiled around the world and countries are trying to improve their precision, range and power, insecurity and division is a recipe for destruction.” he made the assessment of it.
Guterres stated that the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) is a very important step towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
The UN Secretary General called on all countries to ratify the treaty.
“IT IS TIME TO END THE RISK OF MASS SUICIDE”
Csaba Körösi, president of the 77th UN General Assembly, said: “We are closer than ever to a global disaster.” saying.
Pointing out that investing in nuclear weapons is a terrible trap for humanity, Körösi said: “It is time to end the risk of mass suicide.” he said.
The UN High Representative for Disarmament, Izumi Nakamitsu, pointed out that the CTBT has not yet entered into force, but that it is a very important global objective.
Pointing to the need for urgent action, Izumi Nakamitsu said: “A legally binding ban should be introduced against all nuclear tests.” he emphasized he. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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