"NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT"

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog expressed concern that Iran has not yet provided “the necessary explanation” on the presence of nuclear material particles at three locations, as requested by the Agency. IAEA

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said 2020 brought the world “tragedy and peril” and stressed that 2021 “must be the year to change gear and put the world on track.” He added, “Now is the time to secure the well-being of people, economies, societies and our planet. It is possible. So, we must make it happen together.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is “an important step towards the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons and a strong demonstration of support for multilateral approaches to nuclear disarmament.” UNIFEED

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly, adopting 66 First Committee texts, calls on States to revitalize stalled disarmament machinery, tackle chronic, emerging security threats.

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.

Diffusing looming arms race critical for global security, Secretary General warns, as General Assembly marks International Day to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons.

Diffusing looming arms race critical for global security, Secretary General warns, as General Assembly marks International Day to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons.

Briefing by Brenden Varma, Spokesperson for the President of the 75th Session of the General Assembly.