Hola amigos 👋 Big news from New York! On September 26, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) hosted a high-level meeting marking the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. It was a call to action for member states to step up and push for a world free of nuclear threats.
Why This Matters 🌍
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sounded the alarm: today’s world faces a more complex and dangerous nuclear arms race. Miscalculations and regional tensions are on the rise, he warned, making disarmament the foundation of lasting peace.
Top Quotes to Remember 💬
- Antonio Guterres (UN Secretary-General): “Nuclear disarmament is the foundation of peace. It’s time for nuclear-armed countries to resume dialogue and work toward total elimination.”
- Annalena Baerbock (President of UNGA 80th session): “Treaties like the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty are our best frameworks. All states must faithfully implement them.”
- Geng Shuang (the Chinese mainland’s deputy permanent representative to the UN): “A world free of nuclear weapons is the common interest of all humanity. Let’s accelerate disarmament, prevent proliferation, and reduce risks.”
Looking Ahead 🔮
Since 2013, September 26 has been dedicated to raising awareness about nuclear threats. This year’s meeting renews the global push for treaty implementation and dialogue. The big question: Will nuclear-armed countries answer the call? 🤔
Stay tuned to our updates as governments and activists ramp up efforts for a safer, nuclear-free future!
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UN high-level meeting calls for advancing nuclear disarmament
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