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Posted on October 30, 2025
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CTBTO warns that nuclear weapon tests harm global security and non-proliferation. Monitoring systems are ready to detect any tests.
VIENNA (Reuters) -The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, or CTBTO, said on Thursday that any explosive nuclear weapon test would be harmful for global non-proliferation efforts and peace and security.
In a statement issued after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons, Robert Floyd, CTBTO Executive Secretary said he was aware of public remarks that draw attention to ongoing concerns about nuclear weapons testing.
"Any explosive nuclear weapon test by any state would be harmful and destabilising for global non-proliferation efforts and for international peace and security. The CTBTO's monitoring system stands ready to detect any such test and provide the data to CTBT States Signatories," Floyd said.
"Like others, I see in this complex and challenging moment an opportunity for world leaders to step forward and work together, on an equal basis, towards the ratification of the CTBT and the shared goal of a world free from nuclear weapons testing," he added.
(Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Sarah Marsh)
Nuclear non-proliferation refers to efforts and agreements aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It seeks to limit the number of states possessing nuclear weapons.
The CTBTO is an international organization that promotes the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, which aims to ban all nuclear explosions. It monitors compliance through a global network of sensors.
Financial stability refers to a condition where the financial system operates effectively, allowing for the smooth functioning of financial markets, institutions, and the economy without significant disruptions.
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events.
A monitoring system is a set of tools and processes used to track and assess compliance with regulations or standards, often used in contexts like environmental protection or financial oversight.
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