He Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio GuterresHe has spoken out in favor of a “legally binding ban”. nuclear testswhat he described as “a fundamental step in finding one”. free world of nuclear weapons.”
In a speech on the occasion of International Day Against Nuclear TestsGuterres said: “Since 1945, more than 2,000 nuclear tests have resulted in disaster terrible suffering for the peoplehave poisoned the air and destroyed landscapes around the world,” before emphasizing that “the world is speaking with one voice to put an end to this.” destructive legacy“.
“This year we are facing an alarming rise in global distrust and division. At a time when almost 13,000 nuclear weapons They are stockpiled around the world and in countries that are working to improve their accuracy, range and destructive power. This is a recipe for destruction.“.
In this sense, he emphasized that “the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty“Though not implemented yet, it remains a powerful example of humanity’s will to banish the shadow of annihilation from the world once and for all.”
“In the name of everyone the victims On nuclear testing, I urge all countries that have not yet ratified the treaty to do so immediately and unconditionally. “Let’s end nuclear testing forever,” Guterres added.
The contract that… Nuclear test ban – for both civil and military purposes – was in September 1996 by the United Nations General Assembly, although it has not yet come into force. China, Egypt, Iran, Israel and the United States have signed but not ratified it, while India, North Korea and Pakistan have not signed it.