Secretary-General's Statements

2011

December

6	Secretary-General, Welcoming Ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty by Indonesian Legislature, Urges 'Engaged Leadership' of Remaining States Article:Ban welcomes Indonesia's ratification of treaty banning nuclear tests

5	Review Conference Can Boost Cooperation on Peaceful Uses of Biological Science, Technology, Secretary-General Says in Message to States Parties

November

28	'We Cannot Rest Until We Destroy All Chemical Arms', Secretary-General Tells Meeting of States Parties to Chemical Weapons Convention

28	Secretary-General, in Message to States Parties to Mine Ban Treaty, Calls for Destruction of Landmine Stockpiles, Support for Victims, Families

14	Secretary-General, in Message to Conference Reviewing Certain Conventional Weapons Convention, Calls for Easing Burden of Conflict on Civilians

11	Secretary-General Hails Conference of High Contracting Parties to Amended Protocol V on Conventional Weapons as Chance for Better Civilian Protection

9	Secretary-General Urges High Contracting Parties on Conventional Weapons Treaty to Bolster Support for Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War

October

26	Secretary-General Highlights Crucial Role Civil Society Organizations Can Play in Sustainable Development, Disarmament, Helping Countries in Transition

24	Remarks to Nuclear Disarmament Conference EastWest Institute, New York Video of the address Press Article - 'Dream of nuclear-weapon-free world is possible, Ban says'

September

28	Secretary-General, at Event Commemorating Counter-Terrorism Resolution, Stresses Continuing Threat, Importance of Engagement by Security Council

23	Summoning States to Ratify Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, Secretary-General Says Message Is Clear: 'Time for Waiting Has Passed, Take the Initiative and Lead'

23	Until There Is Universal Adherence to Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, No Guarantee that Nuclear Tests Will Not Happen Again, Says Secretary-General Press Article

22	Secretary-General's Statement on High-level Meeting on Nuclear Safety and Security

22	Effects of Nuclear Accidents Respect No Borders, Says Secretary-General Opening High-level Meeting, Calling for Strong International Safety Standards

22	For People Living in Fear of Effects of Radiation, Secretary-General Says Trust Must Be Ensured, Requiring Demonstrated Results in Achieving Maximum Safety

Secretary-General, Introducing Report in General Assembly, Outlines 'Generational Opportunities' to Shape Tomorrow's World by Today's Decisions "We need global action. We need strong international safety standards to prevent future disasters. Let us keep pushing on disarmament and non-proliferation. Let us fulfil the dream — a world free of nuclear weapons."

19	Message to General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna, 19 September 2011 Delivered by High Representative Sergio Duarte

15	Press Conference By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon At United Nations Headquarters "...We have an important high-level meeting on nuclear safety and security. We will again explore ways to advance the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty — key to our effort to create a nuclear-weapon-free world."

15	At Peace Bell Ceremony, Secretary-General Says: 'Now Let Us Ring the Bell; Let Us Ring It Loud So That Its Message of Hope Will Be Heard Far and Wide'

13	Secretary-General's message to the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Beirut Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

August

12	On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Seeks Test-Ban Treaty Ratification for ‘Safer, Saner World for All’

6	Secretary-General's message to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony

5	Message to World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

July

27	Pressure to Break Deadlock in the CD; 'No Quick Fixes', Says SG, 'The Problem Lies Not with the Vehicle, but with the Driver'

27	Secretary-General Cites ‘Growing Crisis of Confidence’ in Remarks to General Assembly Follow-Up to 2010 High-Level Multilateral Disarmament Meeting

18	On Twentieth Anniversary of Brazilian–Argentine Agency for Accounting, Control of Nuclear Materials, Secretary-General Acknowledges ‘Significant Milestone’

1	Secretary-General, addressing Pugwash Conference, hails founding body’s efforts to unite scientists, policymakers in advancing human welfare worldwide

June

20	Secretary-General's message to the IAEA Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Safety Delivered by Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs.

06	Press Conference by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters " In recent years, we have begun to make real progress on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. We must maintain that critical momentum".

May

31	World Must Stay Fixed on Ultimate Objective of General and Complete Disarmament; Deterrence only Invites Endless Arms Race, Says Secretary-General

20	Secretary-General's Statement on the launching of a UN system-wide study on the implications of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant

April

26	Secretary-General Welcomes Mandate Extension for Security Council's 1540 Committee

21	Secretary-General, Addressing Kyiv Institute of International Relations, Hails Ukraine's Leading Role in Nuclear Disarmament, Peacekeeping

20	Secretary-General, in Remembrance Day Message for chemical warfare victims, hails destruction of stockpiles

20	Highest Standards of Emergency Preparedness Must Be Integral to Global Sustainable Development Strategy, Secretary-General Tells Conference on Nuclear Safety

19	Secretary-General, at Ukraine Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Energy, Offers Concrete, Practical Steps to Enhancing Future Safety

February

24	UN chief urges disarmament forum to start work on fissile material ban treaty

24	Efforts to Advance Disarmament Agenda Must Intensify, Secretary-General Tells Advisory Board, or ‘Risk Very Real Possibility of Sliding Backwards’

15	Message to meetings organized by the Japan Council Against Atomic And Hydrogen Bombs launching signature campaign for the start of negotiations for a Convention Banning Nuclear Weapons Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Tokyo

7	Treaty on Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms Will Inspire Action for Safer, More Secure World, Says Secretary-General, Welcoming Entry into Force

January

26	Secretary-General Warns Conference on Disarmament that Decade-Long Deadlock Puts Its Credibility at Risk

2010

December

22	Secretary-General Welcomes United States Senate Approval of New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty as Support of Nuclear Disarmament, Non-Proliferation

6	Secretary-General Urges States Parties to Biological Weapons Convention to Work Together in Developing Practical Proposals for Achieving Biological Disarmament

November

29	Mine-Ban Convention is ‘Indispensable Element of Humanitarian Disarmament Frameworks’, Secretary-General Tells Tenth Meeting of States Parties

29	Secretary-General's Message to the 15th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention

24	Secretary-General Says With Every New State that Bans Landmines, Booby-Traps, Other Explosive Devices, Chances Increase of Preventing Future Tragedies

24	Message to Seminar organized by Pax Christi, “Towards Building the Momentum for Nuclear Abolition” Dublin, 24 November 2010

22	Secretary-General Says, in Message, Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons’ Protocol V Plays Critical Role Towards Eliminating Explosive Remnants of War (22 November 2010) SG/SM/13268-DC/3269

9	Deputy Secretary-General, at Meeting on Cluster Munitions Treaty, Seeks Action on Comparable Issues: Anti-Vehicle Mines, Explosives in Populated Areas - Article

9	Deputy Secretary-General, at Ceremony for States Parties to Cluster Munitions Treaty, Praises Lao People’s Democratic Republic for Key Role on Issue

October

4	Trillion-Dollar Military Expenditure Could Have Helped Fund Millennium Goals, Secretary-General Says in Message to Meeting of Youth Disarmament Campaign

September

25	As 10th Anniversary of Security Council Resolution on 'Women, Peace and Security' Nears, Secretary-General Calls for End to Brutal Violations Against Women, Girls

24	Closing Meeting, Secretary-General Says Sustained Engagement, Leadership Can Overcome Disarmament Conference Impasse, Revitalize Multilateral Efforts

24	Secretary-General Calls on Delegates to End Stagnation in Disarmament Conference, Seize 'Collective Opportunity to Build a Safer World', at Headquarters Meeting

23	Secretary-General, at Security Council Summit, Urges Faster, More Flexible Architecture of Response, Customized Support to Real Needs on Ground

23	World Can No Longer Wait for Perfect Global Environment before Taking Advantage of Existing Opportunities, Says Secretary-General to Test-Ban Treaty Meeting

August

27	UN Commemorates First International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Says: ‘We Must Each Do Our Part to Build a Safer, More Secure World Today’

26	Secretary-General, in Message, Says Kazakhstan’s Closed Nuclear Weapon Test Site Now Powerful Symbol of Hope, Tells Us ‘World Free of Nuclear Weapons Achievable’

26	On First World Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Says ‘There Is Real Momentum behind This Great Cause’ — Achieving World Free of Nuclear Weapons

11	In Remarks at Korean Victims Monument, Secretary-General Says Lesson of Hiroshima ‘Everyone, Everywhere’ Has Common Duty to Seek Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

9	Press Conference by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters

6	At Hiroshima Ceremony, Secretary-General Says Only Sane Path to Safer World Moving from ‘Ground Zero to Global Zero’ — a World Free of Nuclear Weapons

6	There Are No Bystanders When Nuclear Are Weapons Used, Secretary-General Says in Hiroshima, Calling their Abolition ‘a Common Sense Policy’

6	Achieving nuclear-weapon-free world is possible, Ban tells Hiroshima ceremony

5	At Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Monument, Secretary-General Says: 'We Must Never Allow Such Devastation to Be Inflicted on any Population, Anywhere, Ever Again'

5	Visiting Nagasaki, Ban urges elimination of Nuclear Weapons

5	Nagasaki, Japan - Secretary-General's remarks at wreath-laying ceremony

5	Nagasaki, Japan - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's remarks at memorial for Korean atomic-bomb victims

4	In Remarks at Waseda University, Secretary-General Urges Young Japanese to Become ‘Leaders for Disarmament’, Keep Memory of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Alive (4 August 2010) SG/SM/13038

3	Visiting Japan, Ban stresses need to move towards nuclear weapons-free world

2	Citizens Groups around World ‘Joining Hands in Common Cause’ to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons, Says Secretary-General, in Message to Hiroshima Meeting (2 August 2010) SG/SM/13034-DC/3254

July

30	Cluster Munitions Convention Enters Force, Highlighting Revulsion to Abhorrent Weapons, Power of Collaboration to Change Policies, Says Secretary-General

May

28	Secretary-General Welcomes Action Plan to Advance Three Pillars of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty over Next Five Years

26	Secretary-General's Letter to the States Parties to the NPT

24	'The NPT review conference concludes on Friday. It is time for an agreement' says Secretary-General

6	Secretary-General Says Fitting that UN Marks Anniversary of Second World War’s End As Nations Gather to Advance Peace with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

6	As Momentum Builds for Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, Parliamentarians Channel Political Will from Streets to Corridors of Power, Says Secretary-General

5	Film ‘Countdown to Zero’ Delivers Message about Danger of Nuclear Weapons ‘with Passion and Power’, Says Secretary-General at New York Screening

4	Putting an end to nuclear explosions one of longest standing goals of the United Nations says Secretary-General, at exhibition on Test-Ban Treaty

4 Action on nuclear disarmament cannot wait, says Ban

3	Secretary-General's remarks at event with Mayors for Peace

3	Secretary-General Calls on States to Act with ‘Vision, Courage and Leadership’ to Build Safer, More Secure World, at Non-Proliferation Review Conference

3	Meetings Coverage (NPT):‘You Are Here Not Simply to Avoid a Nuclear Nightmare’, Secretary-General Tells Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review, ‘But to Build a Safer World for All’

1	Secretary-General's remarks to an international conference "For a Nuclear Free, Peaceful, Just and Sustainable World" , New York Riverside Church

April

30	“Putting an End to Nuclear Explosions” exhibit opens on 4 May 2010

30	Ban urges nations to make disarmament targets a reality

30	My Goal, Our Goal, is to make the whole world a nuclear-Weapon-Free zone."

29	Universal Membership of Chemical Weapons Convention Remains Significant Challenge, Says Secretary-General in Message for Day Commemorating Victims

19	Urging Sustained Momentum in Long-Stalled Effort to Achieve Disarmament, Security, Secretary-General, in Assembly Debate, Calls for Explosive Fissile Material Ban (19 April 2010)

19	Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Accelerating Disarmament Liberates Funds to Combat Climate Change, Food Insecurity, Attain Development Goals (19 April 2010)

19	Ban calls for diverting weapons budgets to economic development

13	Secretary-General Says ‘Urgent Global Action’ Required in Several Priority Areas to Secure Nuclear Materials, Prevent Nuclear Terrorism, at Washington Summit - Press article - Press article

12	Ban urges action as nuclear security summit begins in Washington (12 April 2010) - Press encounter

9	Secretary-General Urges Permanent Council of Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to Work towards Strong Arms Trade Treaty

8	Secretary-General Hails ‘Milestone’ Arms Reduction Treaty, Calls for Continuing Efforts to Eliminate All Nuclear Weapons

6	Secretary-General Welcomes United States’ Commitment towards Nuclear-Weapon-Free World, upon Formal Release Today of Country’s Nuclear Posture Review

March

18	Secretary-General Says in Address to Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Moscow, Russia

5	Secretary-General Pledges to Continue His Disarmament Efforts, in Statement on Fortieth Anniversary of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

February

24	Secretary-General's Opening remarks to the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters

16	Secretary-General Welcomes August Entry into Force for Convention on Cluster Munitions as United Nations Receives Thirtieth Ratification

2	World Free of Nuclear Weapons ‘Tangible Goal That Can, and Must, Be Achieved’, Says Secretary-General, in Message to ‘Global Zero’ Summit

January

19	Secretary-General Urges Conference to Show Its Continuing Relevance by Strengthening Rule of Law in Disarmament Field

8	Secretary-General, in Meeting with Heads of Nuclear, Chemical Non-proliferation Agencies, Cites ‘New Window of Opportunity’ for Disarmament

2009

December

8	Remarks at breakfast meeting on the Secretary-General’s action plan on nuclear disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation

November

30	Secretary-General's message to 14th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapon Convention

12	Secretary-General's message to Meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

11	Secretary-General's message to Eleventh Annual Conference of the High Contracting Parties to amend Protocol II to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

9	Secretary-General's message to Third Conference of the High Contracting Parties to Protocol V to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

October

26	Secretary-General Urges ‘Transformational Change’ to End Extreme Poverty, Tackle Climate Change, Banish Nuclear Weapons, Ensure Peace, Security, Human Rights (26 October 2009)

5	Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's statement to the Geneva Lecture: Resetting the nuclear disarmament agenda, Geneva, Switzerland

September

24	Secretary-General welcomes Resolution adopted at ‘Historic’ Security Council Summit, says new chapter opened in Council efforts to address Nuclear Disarmament

24	Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Must Proceed Together, Secretary-General says, Hailing Historic Summit as New Page in History of Security Council

24	New Momentum for World Free of Nuclear Weapons ‘Must Be Seized’, says Secretary-General to Test-Ban Treaty Conference

14	Highlighting Nuclear Issues, Secretary-General Spells out Priorities in Message to International Atomic Energy Agency General Conference (SG/SM/12450-IAEA/1372)

9	Secretary-General Stresses Plan to ‘Stop The Bomb’ as Annual DPI/NGO Conference, Opens on Theme ‘For Peace And Development: Disarm Now!

August

7	In message to Hiroshima ceremony, Secretary-General says 6 August not just day to remember past - day to recommit to ‘a world free of nuclear weapons’

6	"My Plan to Drop the Bomb", A new start toward a world free of nuclear weapons, Washington Times article, 6 August 2009

July

7	Secretary-General welcomes agreement between Russian Federation, United States to reduce strategic warheads, delivery vehicles, as follow-on to ‘start’

June

15	Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
15	Seize current moment to sign, ratify, Secretary-General says in strong appeal for entry into force of comprehensive nuclear-test-ban treaty
13	Secretary-General's message to mark the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Peace
10	Secretary-General hails International Scientific Studies Conference as important step in gauging ability, readiness to detect nuclear explosions worldwide

May

29	Secretary-General welcomes Conference on Disarmament’s adoption of work programme; heartened substantive talks can begin on strategic disarmament, non-proliferation

19	Secretary-General's Statement to the Conference on Disarmament

4	Nuclear weapons remain ‘apocalyptic threat’, world cannot afford to place disarmament, non-proliferation on backburner, says Secretary-General in New York remarks

4	Secretary-General welcomes Cartagena meeting’s focus on how disarmament, demobilization and reintegration can fit into peacebuilding, in message to congress

April

29	UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare

17	Ban, in Princeton, calls for a “new multilateralism” Article

17	Message to the 58th Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs, delivered by Sergio Duarte The Hague

March

18	‘We must consign cluster munitions to the pages of history,’ ensure rapid operation of cluster munitions convention, says Deputy Secretary-General

10	Secretary-General, new United States President agree on wide range of issues in first official meeting(...)They also discussed disarmament and non-proliferation issues

February

27	Secretary-General calls for recommitment to ridding world of anti-personnel mines, assisting survivors, 10 years after Mine-ban Convention’s entry into force

18	Pay more attention to cyberwarfare, verification, Secretary-General advises in remark to Advisory Board on Disarmament Affairs

January

22	Secretary-General to Conference: "Security, today, is also understood to encompass climate change, global health, disarmament and (...) counter-terrorism".

21	Secretary-General congratulates Barack Obama on inauguration as United States President; says ‘our goals are shared’, new era of strong partnership ahead

20	Secretary-General's message to the Conference on Disarmament [Delivered by Sergei Ordzhonikidze, Director-General, UN Office at Geneva, and Secretary-General of the Conference on Disarmament]

13	Secretary-General congratulates Iraq on accession to Chemical Weapons Convention, says demonstrates commitment to disarmament, non-proliferation

2008

December

4	The Secretary-General warmly welcomes the conclusion of the signing conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, held in Oslo from 3 to 4 December

4	Signing of Cluster Munitions Convention marks major step forward in global efforts to control noxious spread of deadly, inhumane weapons, says Secretary-General

2	Secretary-General highlights significant advances in implementing Chemical Weapons Convention, as states parties meet in Vienna

1	Secretary-General highlights crucial work done to strengthen barriers against biological weapons, bioterrorism, in message to Geneva Meeting

November

24	Secretary-General calls Mine Ban Treaty ‘a classic case of disarmament as humanitarian action’ in message to states parties at ninth meeting

19	Greater transparency key to discussions about limiting or eliminating armaments, Secretary-General stresses in message on strengthening collective security

19	Secretary-General's message to Security Council Thematic Debate on Strengthening Collective Security through General Regulation and Reduction of Armaments [Delivered by Sergio Duarte, UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

14	Secretary-General Appoints Theresa A. Hitchens of United States Director of United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

October

24	Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon address to the East-West Institute entitled "The United Nations and security in a nuclear-weapon-free world", New York

22	Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s address, “Securing the Common Good in a Time of Global Crises”, delivered (21 October) at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government

September

29	International Atomic Energy Agency’s nuclear safety standards serve environment, humanity, says Secretary-General in message, calling for universal adherence

August

06	Message to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony Delivered by Mr. Sergio Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

04	Remarks to the Extraordinary Session of OPANAL the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, Mexico City

July

14	Third Biennial Meeting of States to consider the National, Regional and Global Implementation of the Programme of action on Illicit Trade in Small Arms Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, in New York

May

19	Video message to Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions issues call to eliminate scourge of cluster munitions

15	Message to the twenty-seventh ministerial meeting of the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa

March

7	Remarks to the Disarmament Commission New York

February

20	Remarks to the Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters

January
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2007

November

7	Message to the 2007 meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

6	Message to the Ninth Annual Conference, in Geneva, of the High Contracting Parties to Amended Protocol II to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

5	Message to the First Conference of the Parties to the CCW Protocol on explosive remnants of war

October

22	Disarmament must remain at top of agenda, stresses Secretary-General as he warns against complacency, in message to Pugwash conference

3	Secretary-General says announcement of next phase of denuclearization of Korean Peninsula is ‘important step forward in multilateral diplomatic efforts’

September

17	Calls for rededication to 'Noble Work" of bringing Nuclear-Test-Ban into force

17	Vienna Meeting: "Atomic Energy Agency critical to nuclear non-proliferation efforts, reducing risks of nuclear terrorism"

August

6	In Message delivered at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, urges continuing efforts to rid world of nuclear weapons

July

18	Stalemate on 'Life and Death Matters' of disarmament, non-proliferation simply unacceptable, says Secretary-General in New York remark

April

30	Secretary-General urges Vienna Meeting to address 'Persisting Crisis of Confidence'

9	Collective, multilateral approach needed to eliminate weapons proliferation, Secretary-General tells Disarmament Commission

March

15	Restructuring of Peacekeeping, disarmament functions will strengthen United Nations capacity, says Secretary-General in statement to General Assembly

February

14	Global community should work towards world free of nuclear weapons, says Secretary-General on 40th anniversary of Treaty of Tlatelolco

13	Secretary-General strongly welcomes accord reached at Six-Party Talks in Beijing, says represents first practical stage towards non-nuclear Korean peninsula

5	The Secretary-General's statement to Member States on proposals to strengthen the work of the Secretariat in the field of Peace and Security

January

22	Secretary-General, in message to Conference on Disarmament, stresses need to maintain moratorium on Nuclear Tests, keep Outer Space free of arms

22	Secretary-General ban urges all states not to expand nuclear arsenals, reduce stockpiles

19	Secretary-General welcomes preparations for next round of Six-Party talks on Korean peninsula denuclearization

19	Secretary-General ban urges redoubling of efforts on denuclearizing Korean peninsula

17	Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon tells Center for Strategic and International Studies…priorities include responsibility to protect, Middle East, Darfur, Kosovo, Non-Proliferation, Development Goals, Hiv/Aids, Climate Change, Human Rights

8	Secretary-General remarks at the Security Council meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security

2006

December

7	Secretary-General welcomes General Assembly’s adoption of resolution launching process towards Treaty on Global Conventional Arms Trade

November

28	Role of disarmament, non-proliferation examined in Princeton lecture

August

6	"A great unfinished task ahead: a world free of nuclear dangers, and ultimately, of nuclear weapons" Hiroshima

July

10	Secretary-General disappointed Small Arms Conference ended without agreement, but says global community committed to action plan to curtail illicit trade

June

26	UN not negotiating 'global gun ban' nor is there intention to deny law-abiding citizens right to bear arms, Secretary-General tells Small Arms Conference

26	'Uncontrolled spread of illicit small arms is responsible for untold human suffering', Secretary-General says on accepting 'million faces campaign' petition

21	Non-Proliferation Treaty facing twin crisis of compliance, confidence, Secretary-General says in address to Conference on Disarmament

May

18	Secretary-General hails 21 states on consent to weapons protocol

18	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty faces crisis of compliance, confidence, Secretary-General says in address to Tokyo

March

25	'Let us honour the victims of chemical warfare' by eliminating dreadful weapons, says Secretary-General, in message on Remembrance Day

January

25	In message to Conference on Disarmament, Secretary-General calls for new political consensus on arms control priorities 25 January 2006

2005

December

5	Bolstering biological security regime of tremendous importance for global health, peace, says Secretary-General to Geneva meeting

November

28	Secretary-General urges destruction of mine stockpiles, in message to Sixth Meeting of States Parties to Anti-landmine Convention

25	Disarmament and arms control processes can impact human security positively, Secretary-General tells parties to Certain Conventional Weapons Convention

23	Secretary-General calls for closer cooperation in message to Conference on Amended Protocol II to Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

October

7	Delighted Secretary-General congratulates Nobel prize-winning UN tandem

September

26	Strong leadership, spirit of cooperation required to tackle global disarmament, non-proliferation challenges, Secretary-General tells IAEA Conference

21	Statement to the Fourth Conference on facilitating the entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-test-Ban Treaty

20	Secretary-General strongly welcomes consensus reached at Korean peninsula talks

August

6	Secretary-General challenges world leaders to break deadlock on nuclear non-proliferation, at 2005 Summit, in message to Hiroshima ceremony

4	Secretary-General heartened by mayor's vision of global ban on nuclear weapons by 2020

July

26	Secretary-General welcomes resumption of Six-party Talks, hopes for progress towards nuclear-free Korean peninsula

11	Secretary-General pleased by progress against small arms scourge, but says important further steps now needed, in message to New York meeting

May

2	Non-Proliferation Treaty 'cornerstone' of global security but Conference must narrow gap between performance, promise, says Secretary-General

March

26	Latin America's Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons 'inspiring landmark' for disarmament, says Secretary-General in message to Mexico meeting

March

4	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 'true cornerstone' of global security, says Secretary-General on agreement's thirty-fifth anniversary

February

23	Credibility of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty faces serious challenges, Secretary-General tells Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters

January

25	Disarmament is critical for conflict prevention, peace building, realizing millennium goals, Secretary-General tells Conference on Disarmament

2004

December

3	In address to Summit on mine-free world, Secretary-General pledges support in implementing strategy for next five years He Also Underlines Need to Keep Mine Victims' Needs Constantly in Mind

November

29	Secretary-General says expanding membership in Chemical Weapons treaty 'Vital' for International Security, as States parties meet in the Hague

18	Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons is 'Living Instrument' that can be modernized to meet new challenges, Secretary-General tells Geneva meeting

17	Complete elimination of landmines remains a priority for International Community, Secretary-General tells Conference of high contracting parties

September

23	Entry force of Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty would strengthen Security of States, Peoples everywhere, Secretary -General says at launch of Ministerial Statement

9	IAEA's role in maintenance of international security is as vital as ever, Secretary-General tells agency's General Conference

August

6	Goal of nuclear weapons free world still 'a Long Way Off', Secretary-General tells Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony

April

26	UN will ensure needs of those traumatized by Chernobyl Nuclear disaster will not be forgotten, says Secretary-General

26	Annan urges continued international support for victims of Chernobyl disaster

13	Secretary-General notes 'Remarkable Progress' made since entry into force of Mine Ban Convention

13	Annan urges universal adherence to Anti-Landmine Treaty

March

25	Annan urges West Africa to break with authoritarianism

17	Secretary-General stresses need for Global Consensus on Major Threats, policies to address them, in New York remarks

16	West African peace mandates must help establish good governance - UN report

5	Secretary-General, addressing Conference on Weapons of Mass Destruction, urges greater resolve to enforce arms treaties

2	Secretary-General welcomes progress in Six-Party Beijing talks; says step towards Nuclear-Weapon-Free Korean Peninsula

February

4	Multilateral approaches are effective in countering threat of mass destruction

January

22	In Montreal, Deputy Secretary-General invites states to give greater dynamism to un to protect World's people from danger

20	Political will essential in overcoming current impasse, Secretary-General tells Conference on Disarm

12	Secretary-General welcomes Libya's decision to act on treaties banning nuclear testing, Chemical Weapons

12	Annan hails Libyan decision to act on treaties banning nuclear testing, chemical weapons

7	Secretary-General encouraged by developments on Korean Peninsula

7	Annan welcomes recent statements on DPR of Korea's nuclear programme

2003

December

22	Secretary-General welcomes Libya's announcement on Weapons of Mass Destruction

20	Annan welcomes Libya's assurances on Weapons of Mass Destruction

19	West Africa: Annan encourages preventive measures to deal with regional conflicts

10	Secretary-General very concerned about disturbances in Liberia following launch of Disarmament, Demobilization Programme

4	Newly appointed High-Level panel on threats, challenges, change to meet 5 - 7 December

1	Secretary-General hails anniversary of Costa Rica's abolition of its armed forces

November

27	Humanitarian principles of Conventional Weapons Convention 'Timeless', says Secretary-General, as States Parties begin Geneva meeting

26	Secretary-General calls for reversal of decline in ratifications of amended protocol on use of mines, booby-traps, other devices

22	Secretary-General welcomes Libya's announcement on Weapons of Mass Destruction

4	Secretary-General names High-Level Panel to study global security threats, and recommend necessary changes

October

21	Secretary-General welcomes declaration on Iran's Nuclear Programme

20	Chemical Weapons Convention, effectively implemented, can be powerful instrument against terrorism, Secretary-General tells Conference of States Parties

September

25	Secretary-General welcomes declaration of principles following high-level meeting on Democratic Republic of Congo

23	Adoption of policy of pre-emption could result in proliferation of unilateral, lawless use of force, Secretary-General tells General Assembly

17	Secretary-General marks International Day of Peace with call for reflection, dialogue on major threats, challenges

15	Secretary-General voices support for efforts to strengthen nuclear safeguards, encourages countries to conclude safeguards agreements

15	Secretary-General urges acceptance by all states of convention against landmines, provision of assistance to affected states

3	Entry into force of Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 'Cannot Come too Soon', says Secretary-General in message to Vienna Conference

August

27	Secretary-General welcomes Six-Party talks in Beijing, hopes process strengthens peace on Korean Peninsula

July

31	Global community must do more to demonstrate commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Secretary-General tells people of Hiroshima

7	Secretary-General says United Nations is firmly committed to assisting world community in combating Illicit Small Arms Trade

3	Deputy Secretary-General welcomes adoption of 'Historic Resolution' on prevention of armed conflict by General Assembly

May

20	Lasting peace and security in Central Africa still slow in arriving, Secretary-General says

April

28	Despite achievements in Chemical Disarmament, no room for complacency, Secretary-General tells states parties to Chemical Weapons Convention

28	Tragic legacy of Chernobyl will remain for generations to come says Secretary-General on anniversary of nuclear plant accident

March

18	Unless adequately addressed, proliferation of small arms, mercenaries will continue to pose severe threat to West Africa, Secretary-General says

6	All must work together to counter terrorism, prevent spread of weapons of mass destruction, Secretary-General says

February

6	Secretary-General warns of 'Disturbing' erosion in international norms on weapons of mass destruction, in remarks to disarmament board

January

21	Revitalizing conference on disarmament requires renewed political will, determination, says Secretary-General

10	Secretary-General urges Democratic People's Republic of Korea to reconsider withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

2002

December

30	Secretary-General urges Democratic People's Republic of Korea to fully cooperate with Atomic Energy Agency

13	Secretary-General concerned by lifting of Nuclear Programme Freeze

12	Secretary-General urges meeting of states parties to ensure Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons remains healthy, effective

12	Secretary-General hails amended protocol to prohibitions on use of mines, booby-traps in message to high contracting parties

November

29	Secretary-General, in message for Fifth Anniversary of Ottawa Convention, looks to total elimination of landmines, continued care for victims

25	Secretary-General welcomes launch of international code of conduct against ballistic missile proliferation

18	Secretary-General urges Iraq's president to fully comply with Security Council demands 'for the sake of his people, regional stability and world order’

October

16	Secretary-General's statement to Security Council on Iraq situation

7	Vigilance, renewed commitment to full implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention 'more necessary than ever', Secretary-General says

September

25	Annan recommends measures to curb global scourge of small arms

16	'UN remains strongly committed' to eradication of landmine threat, Secretary-General says

16	Strengthening of Nuclear Non-Proliferation regime more critical than ever, Secretary-General says

4	Secretary-General assures participants in meeting on security questions in Central Africa of United Nations support

August

30	If effectiveness of UN Arms Register is strengthened, it can serve as significant early-warning mechanism, Secretary-General says

26	Secretary-General confident that international community is prepared to assist Angola in overcoming complex challenges

6	Secretary-General says "We the Peoples of the World must do all We can to turn back the tide of Nuclear Proliferation"

May

24	Annan welcomes signing of US-Russia Nuclear Weapons Treaty

14	Secretary-General welcomes agreement by United States, Russian Federation to reduce nuclear weapons

January

22	Secretary-General, in address to Geneva Conference on Disarmament, sees both 'Stagnation' and possibilities in disarmament arena

18	Secretary-General welcomes completion of Sierra Leone disarmament process, stresses crucial tasks remaining

18	Addressing Security Council, Secretary-General calls on counter-terrorism committee to develop long-term strategy to defeat terror

18	Secretary-General, addressing council meeting on Counter-Terrorism, says United Nations 'Stands Four-Square' against scourge

2001

December

14	Secretary-General regrets United States decision to withdraw from ABM Treaty

11	Secretary-General highlights 'Eternal' humanitarian principles embodied by Conventional Weapons Convention, in message to review conference

November

19	Implementation of Biological Weapons Convention must be given higher priority, says Secretary-General

11	'Precious, but Fleeting' opportunity exists to free world of nuclear threat, Secretary-General tells Test-Ban-Treaty Conference

September

18	Secretary-General, in message to Mine-Ban Convention parties, evokes 'Enormous' challenges still ahead

17	Nuclear disarmament progress even more important after terrorist attack on United States says Secretary-General to atomic energy agency meeting

August

6	Secretary-General calls for renewed vow never to repeat Hiroshima/Nagasaki tragedies

2	No country immune from threat of small arms, Secretary-General tells Security Council

July

23	Secretary-General lauds move to strengthen Biological Weapons Convention; measures under review to monitor implementation, verify compliance

21	Secretary-General congratulates conference on 'Important First Steps' to combat small-arms scourge

9	Deputy Secretary-General calls for 'Strongest Possible' action programme from Small Arms Conference

9	Secretary-General calls for end to 'Scourge' of illegal small-arms proliferation

June

13	Secretary-General expresses hope that international community will support Sierra Leone disarmament programme

May

14	Secretary-General, in message to conference of states parties to Chemical Weapons Convention, urges swift implementation of treaty provisions

1	Secretary-General says new US defence policy, including plans for missile defences, impacts on global security and strategic stability

March

18	Secretary-General, in message to Kiev Conference on Chernobyl disaster, says solidarity, transparency needed to cope with industrial accidents

11	Secretary-General says benefits of space exploration should not be limited to privileged few

February

14	Secretary-General expresses great regret at death of William Epstein, leading advocate for 'Noble Cause' of Global Nuclear Disarmament

5	Peace-Building done well a powerful deterrent to violent conflict, Secretary-General tells Security Council

2	Secretary-General says public attention on importance of disarmament issues must be roused

January

23	Secretary-General calls for firm and concerted action at Conference on Disarmament to overcome last session's stalemate

2000

December

15	Enrique Román-Morey appointed Deputy Secretary-General of Conference on Disarmament

12	Secretary-General, welcoming imminent closure of Chernobyl Nulcear power plants, calls for international assistance to mitigate disaster's long-term impact

November

20	Secretary-General stresses academy's key role in promoting Nuclear Disarmament

October

16	Deputy Secretary-General praises un film on small arms plague

September

25	The Secretary-General message to Niger's "Flamme de la Paix" Ceremony, Agadez , (English),(French)

18	Addressing 44th General Conference of IAEA, Secretary-General reviews past successes, future risks in nuclear field

June

9	Governments who have not yet ratified Anti-Personnel Mine Convention must be convinced to do so, Secretary-General says

May

22	'Historic Consensus' significant step towards more peaceful world, says Secretary-General, at conclusion of NPT Review Conference

April

24	Secretary-General urges Member States to reaffirm commitment to reduce dangers of existing nuclear weapons, further proliferation

24	Secretary-General deeply gratified by Russian Federation’s ratification of Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

14	Secretary-General welcomes Russian Ratification of Start II Treaty

3	‘We the Peoples: the Role of the United Nations in the 21st Century’ presented to General Assembly by Secretary-General

March

26	Secretary-General says Biological Weapons Convention has made important contribution to efforts to eliminate weapons of mass destruction

Excerpt from the Report of the Secretary-General to the Millennium Assembly (A/54/2000), sect. F.

3	Secretary-General, on anniversary of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, urges parties to reaffirm commitment at upcoming review conference

February

2	Secretary-General stresses immediate need for new and effective measures for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation

January

18	Secretary-General says disarmament conference should draw strength from achievements, assess lack of progress on certain issues

1999

December

21	United Nations welcomes France’s announcement that destruction of anti-personnel mine stockpiles has been completed

October

19	Secretary-General welcomes completion on 18 October of weapons destruction programme in Liberia

14	Secretary-General learns with regret of negative vote of United States Senate on ratification of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

6	Deputy Secretary-General urges universal ratification of Test Ban Treaty

September

24	Addressing the Security Council, Secretary-General says international community must reverse global proliferation of small arms

August

4	Secretary-General welcomes recommendations of Tokyo forum for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament

July

26	Secretary-General commends decision to destroy weapons decommissioned from civil war in Liberia

June

29	Secretary-General stresses urgent need for international community to agree on new agenda for disarmament

May

3	Deputy Secretary-General stresses UN commitment to work towards world free of mines, at first meeting of states parties to Ottawa Convention

April

15	Secretary-General stresses need for multilaterally negotiated norms against development of missiles

March

1	At Ceremony to Celebrate entry into force of Ottawa convention, Secretary-General stresses that effort to remove landmines will continue

1	Secretary-General rings peace bell to mark occasion of entry into force of Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines

January

27	Secretary-General addresses Conference on Disarmament

26	Secretary-General urges Conference on Disarmament to embark on meaningful negotiations for a Fissile Material Treaty

20	Secretary-General cites need to further sustain disarmament regimes in message to Disarmament Advisory Board

15	Secretary-General's reconstituted Advisory Board on Disarmament matters to meet in Geneva 20 - 22 January

1995

August

6	Secretary-General's message to Hiroshima Peace Day Ceremony

1975

August

5	SECRETARY-GENERAL: "Despite the achievement of some important arms limita-Lion agreements, the nuclear arms race has not yet been effectively halted"

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