Ambassador Bruce Turner
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Official account of the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament
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https://geneva.usmission.gov/disarmament/ 22-08-2014 16:31:58
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Today, in a statement to the #NPT #PrepCom, Ambassador Bruce Turner reaffirmed the United States’ assurance not to use or threaten to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapons states that are party to the NPT and in compliance with their nuclear nonproliferation obligations.
A devastating piece by Nicholas Kristof. Children in Sudan are forced to eat dirt and leaves. Every day, babies are starving to death. The international community must do more to pressure the parties to facilitate humanitarian access and engage in peace talks. nytimes.com/2024/07/30/opi…
This week we followed up in the Conf. on Disarmament on a 🇺🇸 #UNGA resolution calling for a ban on state use of radiological weapons. We'll push this work forward in the next session, setting the path to a legally binding convention. State ADS Bureau geneva.usmission.gov/2024/08/13/rem…
Starting today, State Parties gather at United Nations Geneva to strengthen the Biological Weapon Convention. Every moment spent on peace is a step towards a safer future. #1972BWC #ForGlobalSecurity #PeaceAndProgress
The United States was proud to host a side event at the #1972BWC on the role of scientists, women, and youth in biosecurity and nonproliferation. Thanks U.S. Department of Energy for hosting, for Argonne National Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for participating and to our panelists for sharing their diverse experiences!
Engaged with an inspiring group of future leaders at 'Norms, International Law, and Cyberspace,' an innovative program organized by United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research in partnership with the U.S.. Their commitment to shaping a safer, more secure digital world is truly commendable. #InternationalGeneva
Pleased to present a new 🇺🇳 #FirstCommittee resolution w/ JAPAN Delegation to the Conference on Disarmament against weapons of mass destruction in space. 🇺🇸 & 🇯🇵 aim to reinforce Art. IV of the Outer Space Treaty & strengthen space security. Join us in another small step for humankind. #UNFC #disarmament #space