Secretary-General’s
Video Message on the Tenth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Resolution 1540
(2004)
New York, 28 April 2014
The use of poison gas in Syria
was an alarming reminder of the continuing threat of weapons of mass
destruction.
This is despite global efforts to
prohibit their use, prevent their proliferation and eliminate them all.
It is particularly important to
prevent terrorists acquiring nuclear, chemical or biological weapons.
That is why the United Nations
Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 1540, which seeks to prevent
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their acquisition by
non-State actors.
This year marks the resolution’s
10th anniversary.
Member States have worked
consistently to implement its key requirements.
The United Nations has built
strong alliances in support of its objectives.
Today, I appeal to all States and
other key actors to intensify efforts to stop the proliferation of these
devastating weapons.
The safety and security of everyone
is at stake.
Weapons of mass destruction have
no constructive role in the modern world.
There are no right hands for
these wrong weapons.
Let us work together to remove
the threat they pose.
Thank you. |
