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High-Level Ceremony on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon

Excellencies,
Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important ceremony on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This event is one more step forward towards a world without nuclear weapons.

Today we are holding, at the ECOSOC Chamber, the annual High-Level Plenary Meeting on the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

I had the opportunity to say a few words this morning to stress that the elimination of nuclear weapons remains a priority for the United Nations.

The very survival of humanity requires resolute agreement forbidding the use of nuclear weapons.

The adoption of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in 2017 was a historic step for multilateralism and international law. We look forward to achieving the 50 ratifications needed for the Treaty to enter into force.

I commend all countries present here for their determination and express hope that the momentum for nuclear disarmament will increase even more.

Thank you.