New York, USA – UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his disappointment at the failure of participating states to reach a consensus on strengthening the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). He emphasized that continued international disagreements threaten efforts to curb the spread of nuclear weapons globally.
Guterres stated that the NPT has been a cornerstone of the international security system for decades. He noted that any weakening of commitment to the treaty or setbacks in developing its mechanisms would increase instability and undermine trust among nations.
The Secretary-General called for the resumption of dialogue among the parties concerned and for efforts to overcome political differences. This is essential to strengthen the nuclear non-proliferation regime and prevent the world from sliding into a new arms race.
He also stressed that the international community bears a collective responsibility to preserve the achievements of the Treaty. He added that it must work to strengthen monitoring and inspection mechanisms to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent its proliferation for military purposes.
These statements come amid stalled international negotiations on several issues related to nuclear security and growing calls to revive multilateral agreements.
