Geneva, February 25, 2025 – The Europe Today: Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono, underscored the critical need for enhanced disarmament efforts to achieve global peace and security during the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday.
Speaking at the event, Sugiono emphasized Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to international peace under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto. He stated, “Under President Prabowo’s leadership, we remain steadfast in our commitment to global peace and security, including advancing disarmament efforts,” according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sugiono expressed deep concerns regarding the growing vulnerabilities to global stability, particularly stemming from strategic rivalries between nations, a weakening of disarmament commitments, nuclear arsenals expansion, and renewed reliance on deterrence. He further warned of the increasing risks of nuclear conflict and accidents.
“Nuclear weapons do not guarantee security; instead, they pose a threat to it,” Sugiono emphasized, calling on the international community to take immediate and concrete steps to restore stability and advance disarmament efforts globally.
The Minister urged the Conference on Disarmament to fulfill its mandate by revitalizing the international disarmament framework. He highlighted several areas in need of urgent attention, including advancing nuclear disarmament negotiations, establishing legal instruments for security guarantees, strengthening the Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone, and reinforcing norms against nuclear testing.
As the only multilateral forum mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to negotiate key disarmament agreements, the CD plays a vital role in global peace initiatives. With 65 member countries, including the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and 60 other militarily significant nations, the CD has been a platform for critical agreements such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty since its establishment in 1978.
Sugiono’s participation in the meeting reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to multilateral disarmament efforts and the country’s continued dedication to global peace and security.
