Secretary-General’s Statements
Disarmament can play an important role in ending existing conflicts and preventing the outbreak of new strife. Disarmament and arms control processes provide the breathing space for confidence to be built, stability to be strengthened and trust to be established. This was true during the Cold War and it is true now.
— Secretary-General António Guterres Geneva, Switzerland
24 January 2017
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22 January 2013Message to the Conference on Disarmament Delivered by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG)
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18 January 2013Message to the Turtle Bay Roundtable on Proliferation Challenges in a Globalized World Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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18 January 2013Advancing the Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Agenda: Seeking Peace in an Over-armed World Presented at the Monterey Institute of International Studies
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3 December 2012The Secretary-General’s Message to the Twelfth Meeting of the State Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Delivered on behalf of the Secretary-General by Mr. Kassim-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva
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26 November 2012Message to the Seventeenth Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention Delivered by Mr. Jarmo Sareva, Deputy Secretary-General of Conference on Disarmament
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15 November 2012Secretary-General Dismayed at Devastating Impact of Conventional Weapons in Populated Areas, Urges Treaty Parties to Ensure Civilian Protection Delivered by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
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29 October 2012
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10 August 2012Message to Global Forum on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education in Nagasaki, Japan Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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9 August 2012Impact of Using Nuclear Weapons Cannot Be Reconciled with Laws of War, Basic Morality, Secretary-General Says at Nagasaki Memorial Ceremony Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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6 August 2012Message to Peace Memorial Ceremony in Hiroshima, Japan Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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6 August 2012Message to World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs in Hiroshima, Japan Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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6 August 2012On Anniversary of Atomic Bombings, Ban Urges Elimination of Nuclear Weapons — Read the Secretary-General’s Message to Peace Ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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2 April 2012Secretary-General’s message to UN Disarmament Commission Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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26 March 2012Secretary-General, in Message, Urges States to Examine Assumptions about Potential Threats to Nuclear Security, Then Design, Test Their Response Plans Accordingly Delivered by Ms. Angela Kane, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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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
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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 -
21 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
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15 Press Conference By Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon At United Nations Headquarters
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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’
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12 On International Day against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General Seeks Test-Ban Treaty Ratification for ‘Safer, Saner World for All’ -
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5 Message to World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs
Delivered by Mr. Sergio de Queiroz Duarte
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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
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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
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In recent years, we have begun to make real progress on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. We must maintain that critical momentum”.
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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
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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
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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’ -
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
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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
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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”
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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)
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9 Deputy Secretary-General, at Meeting on Cluster Munitions Treaty, Seeks Action on Comparable Issues: Anti-Vehicle Mines, Explosives in Populated Areas
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9 Deputy Secretary-General, at Ceremony for States Parties to Cluster Munitions Treaty, Praises Lao People’s Democratic Republic for Key Role on Issue
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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
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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
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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
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12 Ban urges action as nuclear security summit begins in Washington
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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22 Secretary-General to Conference: “Security, today, is also understood to encompass climate change, global health, disarmament and (…) counter-terrorism“.
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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
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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 -
8 Secretary-General remarks at the Security Council meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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26 Secretary-General says Biological Weapons Convention has made important contribution to efforts to eliminate weapons of mass destruction -
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3 Secretary-General, on anniversary of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, urges parties to reaffirm commitment at upcoming review conference
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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
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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
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