Permanent Mission of India to the Conference on Disarmament, Geneva

The Permanent Mission of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva represents India’s diplomatic efforts in global disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control within the United Nations framework. India plays a crucial role in shaping international security policies and upholding its commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world while ensuring national security interests.

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Multilateral Negotiations: Engaging in discussions on disarmament treaties and arms control agreements.
• Nuclear Disarmament & Non-Proliferation: Advocating a non-discriminatory and verifiable disarmament framework while protecting India’s strategic autonomy.
• Biological & Chemical Weapons Control: Supporting global conventions on the prohibition of WMDs (Weapons of Mass Destruction).
• Outer Space & Emerging Technologies: Promoting peaceful use of outer space and addressing security concerns related to cyber and AI-based weaponry.
• Regional & Global Security: Participating in dialogues on conventional arms control and international peace initiatives.