Addressing the UN nuclear review conference, Vladimir Putin called for renewed international cooperation to advance towards a world free of nuclear weapons amid growing global tensions…reports Asian Lite News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for renewed global efforts to advance towards a world free of nuclear weapons, stressing the need for stronger multilateral cooperation amid rising international tensions.
In a message delivered at the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Putin said Russia remained committed to upholding both the letter and spirit of the landmark treaty.
The statement, read out on Wednesday by Russian Foreign Ministry ambassador at large Andrey Ivanovich Belousov, said Moscow believed additional international efforts were necessary to create conditions for further progress towards eliminating nuclear weapons without undermining the security interests of any nation.
Putin said Russia, as one of the depositories of the NPT and a major nuclear power, continued to fulfil its obligations under the treaty responsibly.
He also highlighted Russia’s willingness to expand cooperation in the field of peaceful nuclear energy with countries that are party to the agreement.
According to the statement, Moscow maintains that nations complying with their obligations under the NPT should have the right to access peaceful nuclear technology without facing unfair restrictions.
The Russian President emphasised that advancing towards nuclear disarmament had become increasingly important given the current global security climate.
The 11th NPT Review Conference began earlier this week and is scheduled to continue until May 22.
Earlier, Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, warned that the global nuclear non proliferation framework was under growing strain and urged nations to revitalise the treaty.
Addressing delegates at the conference, Guterres said the NPT had long served as the foundation of international efforts to prevent the spread and use of nuclear weapons and ultimately achieve their elimination.
However, he cautioned that commitments under the treaty were weakening, trust among nations was eroding, and the risks of nuclear proliferation were increasing.
“This conference provides a timely opportunity to stand together and safeguard humanity from the grave threat of nuclear annihilation,” Guterres said.
The UN chief also warned that the world was witnessing a dangerous return of nuclear rhetoric and military posturing. He noted that, for the first time in decades, the number of nuclear warheads globally was increasing, while discussions around renewed nuclear testing had resurfaced.
Calling for urgent action, Guterres urged countries to recommit to disarmament and strengthen international safeguards, including oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
He further warned that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing were adding new dimensions to nuclear security risks, making it essential for the treaty framework to adapt to rapidly evolving threats.
Guterres concluded by urging world leaders to act collectively before the threat posed by nuclear weapons grows even more severe, calling on nations to renew their commitment to global peace and nuclear disarmament.Putin calls for renewed push towards nuclear weapon free world
