NAM calls for N-disarmament

The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) has issued a document calling for the total abolishment of the possession and use of nuclear weapons for the sake of preserving world peace. In its 16th Ministerial Meeting at Bali, Indonesia, the NAM ministers expressed their deep concern over the threat of nuclear weapons to humanity. They stated that the total banning of nuclear weapons in the world is a priority of NAM. The meeting coinciding with the 50th NAM anniversary mentioned the Movement's commitment to organising a summit to identify ways and facilities to abolish nuclear weapons as early as possible.