US Mission Geneva

The United States recognizes the importance many countries place on security assurances. My Government has provided such assurances to states that have renounced nuclear weapons and that are in full compliance with their nuclear nonproliferation obligations.

Rose Gottemoeller: “The United States is committed to a step-by-step process to reduce the overall numbers of nuclear weapons.”

“Thank you for the opportunity to address nuclear disarmament, which has long been a core issue on the CD’s agenda and is high on my own President’s priorities.”

The plan the Administration is pursuing is suited for our security needs and tailored for the global security threats of the 21st century

The fifth session of the Bilateral Consultative Commission under the New START Treaty took place in Geneva from February 6-19.

To respond to the challenges we face, we are thinking about creative ways to use technologies, including open source technologies, to tackle long-standing verification and monitoring problems.

A treaty to prohibit the production of fissile material for use in nuclear weapons is necessary if we are to create the conditions for a world without nuclear weapons.

The United States has made great progress in pursuit of the vision set out by President Obama three years ago in Prague. We know that it is in everyone’s interest to extend forever the more than 65-year record of non-use of nuclear weapons.

The Fourth session of the Bilateral Consultative Commission under the New START Treaty was held in Geneva on 11-21 September.