Up to the required number of nuclear weapons ban treaties to come into effect in "five more countries"

"To 5 more countries" Until the required number of nuclear weapons ban treaties comes into effect September 22, 11:34

One new ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which was adopted by the United Nations three years ago, prohibiting the development, possession, and use of nuclear weapons, leaving five more countries to ratify.

The new ratification is Malta, a Mediterranean island nation.

On the 21st, the United Nations Ambassador to Malta Frazier revealed at the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' founding held at the United Nations General Assembly.

"Today is a special day for Malta. It will be the 66th National Independence Day and the 45th country to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons," Ambassador Frazier said in a video speech introducing Prime Minister Avera. I did. "

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is to come into effect 90 days after ratification by 50 countries, and the international NGO ICAN = International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, which is encouraging each country to ratify the treaty, says Only five countries need ratification, "he said, hoping for an early entry into force.

However, nuclear-weapon states and countries under the umbrella of nuclear weapons, such as Japan and South Korea, have not participated in the treaty because it does not take into account the harsh security environment.

As the stagnation of nuclear disarmament in the world has been pointed out, the focus is on how the movement toward the entry into force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons will affect the momentum toward nuclear disarmament.