As we observe the International Day against Nuclear Tests , we are also approaching another milestone. In 2026, we will mark 30 years since Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty was opened for signature . Anniversaries invite reflection, not only on what has been achieved but also on the work that lies ahead. Our Treaty has already had a profound impact. Nuclear test explosions have become extremely rare, and the verification regime operates with global reach and trust. We look forward to the day when Treaty enters into force, enabling all elements of the verification regime to be deployed. Achieving this will require the remaining States to take the final step . They have the opportunity to help complete what was started almost three decades ago. Their decision to ratify the Treaty would reinforce a commitment that has already proved its worth and support a system that benefits every region. This International Day is a reminder that the absence of nuclear test explosions is not a ma...
