UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed disappointment after a major international conference on nuclear non-proliferation ended without consensus on a final agreement.
According to a statement delivered by UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons failed to produce a substantive outcome, missing what officials described as a critical opportunity to strengthen global security.
The treaty, widely known as the NPT, is designed to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons, promote disarmament, and encourage the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Guterres acknowledged what he called “sincere and meaningful engagement” among participating states but said the outcome fell short of expectations at a time of heightened global tensions and increasing nuclear risks.
The statement warned that the current international climate demands urgent diplomatic action to reduce escalation risks and strengthen dialogue among nations.
The UN chief urged countries to fully utilize diplomatic channels and negotiations to ease tensions and work toward reducing nuclear threats worldwide.
He reiterated that achieving a world free of nuclear weapons remains a top priority for the United Nations and described the NPT as the cornerstone of global disarmament efforts.
Guterres also thanked conference president Do Hung Viet for his leadership and efforts to advance discussions during the review process.
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