Thread by @nuclearban

At the #UNGA High-level plenary for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, 🇳🇬Nigerian🇳🇬President @MBuhari "congratulate[s] member states on the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in January of this year." [1/3]

[2/3] Nigeria was "honored to join other countries in the core group to co-sponsor the resolution that led to the adoption of the [#TPNW]," and calls upon "other member states who have yet to sign and ratify the [#nuclearban] treaty to follow suit".

[3/3] Nigeria "reiterate[s] the need for all the prohibitions identified in the new [#nuclearban] treaty to be observed by all member states of the United Nations." #IDTENW

As one of the small island nations...whose atmosphere, ocean, and land were damaged and contaminated by a total of 34 nuclear blasts that were conducted on and around Christmas Island in the 1950s and 1960s," says Kiribati President Tanati Maamau, Kiribati ratified the #TPNW.

Guyana President Irfaan Mohamed Ali says that entry into force of the #nuclearban treaty on 22 January was a watershed moment for disarmament agenda.

Fiji states that it signed and ratified TPNW because it was the right thing to do for itself and the community. It urges all member states to sign and ratify TPNW to make the world safer for today and future generations.

Fiji adds that the commitment of Pacific Island nations to thee elimination of nuclear weapons is not based on abstraction it is based on experiencing the real consequences of nuclear fallout.

Namibia notes that it acceded to the landmark TPNW, adding that signing and ratifying these instruments are a moral imperative and hoping that its action will inspire other countries to do the same.

Mexico states that this event is held during special moment for UN, the first commemoration since the entry into force of the #nuclearban, this marks a milestone. Mexico calls on states to accede to treaty and to welcome this achievement.

Mexico laments the $72.6 billion spent on nuclear weapons, at at time when we are not meeting health needs and the colossal economic resources being spent on nuclear arsenals and their systems. icanw.org/2020_global_nu…

Cuba calls for the universalisation of #nuclearban, which clearly establishes the inhumane, immoral and indefensible nature of nuclear weapons and also that they are illegal, and takes pride in being the 5th state to ratify it.

Bangladesh states that it was among the first 50 states to ratify #nuclearban.

South Africa stated the entry into force of #nuclearban is a result of the increased focus on the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any nuclear weapons explosion and that the TPNW complements the objectives of the NPT.

Ecuador hails the entry into force of #nuclearban , underscoring that now nuclear weapons are prohibited by a legal instrument. Ecuador cites its obligation to promote universalization of the TPNW in line with Article 12 and call on states to sign and ratify the TPNW.

Indonesia states that the #TPNW entry into force this year was a very important milestone, providing a legal framework to delegitimize nuclear weapons, adding
that it complements the NPT, and calling on countries that have not yet joined to do so.

Lesotho states that the entry into force of #nuclearban is a clear manifestation of increasing global efforts by governments, international organisations and civil society to focus attention on disarmament and that it looks forward to first meeting of states parties.

Ireland states its support for #nuclearban is part of its commitment to nuclear disarmament. The TPNW is fully compatible with the NPT and provides clear pathway for states to meet their disarmament obligations, Ireland states.

Venezuela states that it already compiled with Article 2 of #nuclearban before its entry into force and that it hopes this treaty will allow us to move towards the total elimination of nuclear weapons.

Malta states that it was one of first countries to sign and ratify #nuclearban and it calls on all states to accede to this treaty to send strong signal against nuclear weapons adding that it hopes this will encourage further talks on disarmament.

Peru states that it was of first states to sign the #TPNW, and that its entry into force was a major achievement, marking a legal and moral starting point of a long journey to achieve disarmament.

As a signatory to #nuclearban, Peru states that it will make every effort to ensure its ratification.

Trinidad and Tobago stated that it signed and ratified #nuclearban in 2019 and that was pleased to welcome its entry into force. Its support for TPNW is in alignment with its development goals. It encourages states to sign and ratify TPNW to take immediate action on disarmament.

Algeria stated that it welcomes the entry into force of TPNW which constitutes an essential contribution for disarmament. Algeria was among first to sign #nuclearban and is confident that this treaty is a milestone achievement towards delegitimizing nuclear weapons.

Algeria also states that its disarmament commitment stems from the devastating nuclear tests conducted on its national territory by France.

New Zealand states that the entry into force of #nuclearban makes nuclear weapons illegal for those that join. As it prepares for the first meeting of states parties, New Zealand encourages all states to take part as parties, signatories or observers.

The TPNW sits alongside the NPT and will strengthen the global norm against nuclear weapons over time, New Zealand adds.

Guatemala states that it is in the final phase of its domestic ratification of #nuclearban, which entered into force this year and complements existing treaties.

Jamaica states that it was proud to be the 48th state to join #nuclearban and that it looks forward to working with states at 1MSP to ensure its full implementation. Jamaica also calls for the universalisation of the TPNW, NPT & CTBT.

Malaysia welcomes the entry into force of #nuclearban which further strengthens the global norm that nuclear weapons are unacceptable, should not be used, should not be threatened to be used, and should be discarded.

Malaysia states that #nuclearban contributes to international peace and security and complements other treaties including NPT, CTBT and the Southeast Asia NWFZ treaty, adding that it looks forward to engagement in the lead up to the first meeting of states parties.

Mauritius stated it was among first to ratify the Pelindaba treaty, adding that another important treaty is #nuclearban which entered into force early this year. Both these treaties are among the outstanding achievements of the United Nations, Mauritius says.

Botswana strongly believes #nuclearban enhances the #NPT and strengthens the disarmament regime, establishing a way for nuclear-weapon states to purse disarmament under Article VI.

As for safeguards, Botswana adds that the #TPNW requires that states maintain at a minimum what they have today, which for many states is a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol, higher than what is required by the NPT.

The President of the General Assembly states that the entry into force of #TPNW was a milestone in efforts towards nuclear disarmament and urges states to ratify this groundbreaking treaty, adding its universal adherence is crucial to the pursuit of a nuclear weapon free world.

Cambodia is proud to have signed and ratified #nuclearban, has been legally bound by it since
22 April 2021 and strongly supports its universalization to achieve the ultimate objective of a nuclear weapons free world and looks forward to the first meeting of States-Parties.

Uganda states that it is a strong supporter of nuclear disarmament as the ultimate prerequisite for international peace and security and welcomed the adoption of the #TPNW which complements existing instruments like the #NPT.

Thailand is optimistic that in January 2022, the 10th NPT RevCon will take place and two months later the states parties to the #TPNW will convene for the first meeting since the historic entry into force of the treaty earlier this year.

Austria mentions that #nuclearban entered into force this year after its 50th ratification, the result of impressive international cooperation and expressing the clear will of the overwhelming majority of the world.

Austria describes rising nuclear risks and modernisation, urging that "it is high time to stop these dangerous developments and to engage constructively on the profound arguments underpinning the TPNW."

"Just like the negotiations, the first Meeting is open to all States, no matter where they stand on the Treaty and I invite all countries to join us in Vienna," Austria says, calling on all states to sign and ratify #nuclearban "to make the world more secure for everyone."

Lebanon states that there are two developments that give a glimmer of hope of a better future on nuclear arms control: the extension of New START and the entry into force of #nuclearban.

Mongolia states that #nuclearban is instrumental in achieving the objectives of the total elimination of nuclear weapons and that its entry into force set a milestone in the international efforts in banning these disastrous weapons.

Mongolia adds that it actively participated in the negotiation of the #TPNW and that its internal process towards ratifying the treaty is underway.

Vietnam says that the regime would be strengthened by the early entry into force of the CTBT, the success of 10th NPT RevCon and the first Meeting of State Parties to #nuclearban, adding that it is party to and strictly implements its obligations under these treaties.

The Maldives notes that 55 states have ratified or acceded to #nuclearban, notes that it has ratified the TPNW and welcomes its entry into force.

The Dominican Republic welcomes the entry into force of the #TPNW and urges all states to accede to it.

Comoros notes that it ratified #nuclearban on 16 February and that every ratification strengthens the norm against the use and possession of nuclear weapons, and it ratified #CTBT the same day. #TPNW adoption marks an important turning point towards a nuclear weapon free world.

Samoa states that it joined the first group of countries to sign #TPNW in 2017 and that it welcomes treaty’s entry into force on 22 January of this year, adding that being part of this historic timeline is uplifting and empowering.

Brazil welcomes the entry into force of #nuclearban, adding that this historic achievement embodies the consensus that nuclear weapons must not be used by anyone, at anytime, anywhere.

The Philippines states that it takes pride in being the 53rd country to ratify the #TPNW, which fulfills the goal in the NPT and helps to delegitimize nuclear weapons.

Morocco states that the adoption of #nuclearban was a step forward in this regime, it welcomes that political support has allowed for its rapid entry into force, adding that the #TPNW complements and strengthens the #NPT.

Timor Leste explains that coming from the Pacific region, it knows well the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons, stating that it believes the #NPT and #TPNW can be complementary and encouraging all states to become states parties to NPT and TPNW.

Ghana welcomes the entry into force of #nuclearban, stating that national processes are underway for its ratification and for it to deposit its ratification of this treaty.

Timor Leste adds that it "is currently working on the fulfillment of the internal procedures for the ratification of the #TPNW to support the universal ratification of this Treaty, which will deliver a clear message that nuclear weapons are categorically unacceptable."

Tanzania welcomes the entry into force of #nuclearban as a big milestone, adding that its ratification process is underway and encouraging other states that have not joined the TPNW to find a way to do so.

Paraguay states that the entry into force of #TPNW is historic and that #nuclearban brings a new legal and binding framework for disarmament but also complements other instruments like the NPT & CTBT. It applauds efforts to hold 10th NPT RevCon and 1MSP in 2022.

Bolivia appreciates and underscores the entry into force of the #TPNW, as this legally binding instrument allows us to hope that nuclear weapons will be eliminated.

Nepal states that on 22 January, we witnessed a sliver of hope when the #TPNW entered into force.

Burkina Faso states that the entry into force of #nuclearban was a victory for all peoples of the world and a turning point in the history of humanity.