"WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION"

In briefing on Syria, top disarmament official says Security Council unity required to re-establish norm against use of chemical weapons.

Implementing non-proliferation of mass destruction weapons resolution ‘long-term’ task requiring effort at all levels, 1540 Committee Chair tells Security Council.

UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu told the Security Council, “there is no justification for the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances. Those who have used them must be identified and held to account.” UNIFEED

Syria’s initial declaration on chemical weapons stockpiles not ‘accurate and complete’, top disarmament official tells Security Council.

Joint Press Statement read by Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations, on behalf of Germany, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, the UK, USA and Japan on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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

Anticipating rise in extremist activity amid COVID-19, counter-terrorism committees striving to continue work despite severe restrictions, chairs tell Security Council.

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

Concerned about lasting conflicts, terrorism, sectarian tensions plaguing Persian Gulf, speakers in Security Council stress need for coherent approach to collective security.

Despite COVID-19, efforts to verify destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile continue, High Representative tells Security Council.