The United Nations Secretary-General addressed the Plenary Meeting on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, urging global leaders to take immediate, decisive action. In his powerful statement, he emphasized that the threat posed by nuclear weapons remains a clear and present danger to humanity. Despite past promises and decades of international efforts, the risk is not only persisting but also increasing.
Humanity Faces Growing Nuclear Threat
Eighty years have passed since the catastrophic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, yet the world still lives under the shadow of nuclear weapons. The Secretary-General called this ongoing threat a result of “human design and prolonged by human folly.” He warned that nuclear arsenals are evolving and expanding, heightening global risks. He called on nations to honor their commitments and work collectively to eliminate nuclear weapons once and for all.
Time for Global Commitment
Global security depends on concrete actions, not empty promises. The Secretary-General urged all countries to unite for the sake of current and future generations. He stressed that eliminating nuclear weapons is the only guarantee to prevent their catastrophic use. Only through determined international cooperation can we ensure a safer, nuclear-free world.
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UN Secretary-General’s Statement
