Reaffirm Commitment to Eradicating Terrorism, Weapons of Mass

 

Destruction, Secretary-General Urges in Anniversary Message

 

Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for the tenth anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004), to be observed in New York on 28 April:

Ten years ago today, the Security Council took bold action to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by unanimously adopting resolution 1540 (2004).  This global instrument requires Governments to prevent non-State actors or terrorists from acquiring, proliferating and using nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery.

In the decade since its adoption, resolution 1540 (2004) has become an important component of the global security architecture.  Enacted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, it recognizes that its full national, regional and global implementation requires international cooperation and assistance.  I urge all States and stakeholders to reaffirm their common commitment to achieve the great goals of this resolution and to devote their utmost efforts to saving present and future generations from the double threat posed by terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

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