UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need to revitalize the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) during the 11th Review Conference. Guterres highlighted the importance of the NPT in preventing nuclear weapon use, proliferation, and testing.
Guterres expressed concerns about the erosion of the treaty, unfulfilled commitments, and escalating drivers of proliferation. He called on countries to uphold their promises under the NPT and prioritize disarmament and non-proliferation for global peace.
Emphasizing the growing nuclear threat, Guterres pointed out the increasing number of nuclear warheads and the resurgence of nuclear testing. He underscored the importance of reinforcing norms against nuclear testing and strengthening oversight mechanisms to prevent nuclear conflict.
The UN chief also highlighted the emerging risks posed by advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He stressed the need for the NPT to address the intersection between nuclear weapons and new technologies to ensure global security.
Guterres urged collective action to combat the nuclear threat and emphasized the treaty’s role in achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. He called for immediate steps to address the challenges posed by nuclear weapons and new technologies to safeguard humanity.
