India Asserts Need To Prevent Proliferation Of WMDs
NEW YORK, NY (ANI) – India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to global efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction during the 1540 Committee’s open briefing.
Harish emphasized the threat posed by terrorists and non-state actors accessing WMDs, underscoring the need for collective action.
“The access to these weapons of mass destruction by terrorists and other non-state actors adds a serious dimension to threats posed by these weapons to international peace and security,” Harish said in the briefing.
India has consistently supported UN Security Council Resolution 1540, which aims to prevent non-state actors from acquiring WMDs.
Harish highlighted India’s initiatives to prevent terrorists from acquiring WMDs, including annual resolutions in the UN General Assembly, outreach events involving industry and academia, and strategic trade controls.
India also has a robust framework for the safety and security of radioactive materials. “Indian authorities have a standard framework to investigate any incidents or reports to the contrary and undertake action as necessary.”