Robert Floyd
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BREAKING NEWS Overwhelmed & exhausted! Member states of
#CTBTO
have elected me to be the next Exec Sec of
@CTBTO_alerts
. Deeply honoured by this statement of confidence. Sincere thanks to all.
Round 5 results. Those in favour of Floyd:
Yes 96 (66.66%)
No 48
Abstain 2
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444
Thank you to
@SinaZerbo
for his leadership of
#CTBTO
over the past 8 years and congratulations on the many great achievements. Thanks for passing on your helpful thoughts and counsel for the future of the CTBTO.
#FinishWhatWeStarted
@ctbto_alerts
Passing the
#CTBT
baton over dinner to successor Executive Secretary
@_RobFloyd
joined by PrepCom Chair:
Discussed handover notes & priority issues.
Best wishes of success with the dedicated staff of the
#CTBTO
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Congratulations to
@SinaZerbo
, former
@CTBTO
head & Executive Secretary Emeritus, on being named Burkina Faso Prime Minister 🇧🇫. I know he will bring the same energy & dynamism to his work on behalf of his country as he did for the
#CTBT
& I wish him all success in his new role.
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Honoured to be warmly welcomed by 🇰🇿 President
@TokayevKZ
and assured of
#Kazakhstan
’s strong, vocal and continuous support to the
#CTBT
& broader
#nuclear
disarmament agenda.
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Great to be able to personally thank the Foreign Minister of Algeria 🇩🇿 Ramtane Lamamra
@Lamamra_dz
for his support for the CTBT, particularly as a Past Co-President of the
#CTBT
article XIV outreach conference.
مع الأمين التنفيذي للجنة التحضيرية لمنظمة معاهدة الحظر الشامل للتجارب النووية، السيد روبرت فلويد، للتأكيد على التزام الجزائر بدعم جهوده الرامية لتحقيق أهداف المعاهدة وبناء عالم خال من الأسلحة النووية.
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Today’s decision by the Russian Federation to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is very disappointing and deeply regrettable.
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Delighted and honoured to welcome Marcos Pontes, 🇧🇷Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation and valued friend to
@CTBTO_alerts
, who reaffirmed
#Brazil
’s full support for the
#CTBT
. Grateful for great cooperation & commitment to
#endnucleartests
.
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Thanks to
@TheEconomist
for highlighting the challenge for entry into force of the
#CTBT
on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the treaty being open for signature. As for the rendition of me … well done KAL.
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A pleasure to congratulate Rafael Grossi
@rafaelmgrossi
on his appointment to a second term at the helm of the
@IAEA
as Director General. Outstanding leadership at a critical time in history.
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What a powerful picture of diversity in its various dimensions at the high-level meeting of the Friends of the CTBT today. So thankful for the partnership to achieve a legally binding ban on nuclear testing for these generations and the generations to come.
@JPN_PMO
@SenatorWong
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Proud of my father, great mentor to many, passed away on 12 Dec at 96 years. Tribute by botanist: “Alex Floyd No-one has done more to bring NSW rainforests into our hearts, minds and culture. A great botanist, an old-growth veteran, a mentor to me and so many. And a lovely man”
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It is disappointing that the State Duma of the Russian Federation is now taking forward a bill to revoke Russia’s ratification of the
#CTBT
. I urge leaders in Russia to consider a different path, one which reinforces global commitment to ending nuclear testing.
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So good to see data from the
@CTBTO_alerts
International Monitoring System
#IMS
being used for other scientific purposes such as whale research. Today I had the pleasure to view humpback whales off Eastern 🇦🇺. Simply amazing!
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Please see my latest statement on developments regarding the Russian Federation's consideration of their ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
#CTBT
. ➡️
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I am aware of recent media reports about the possibility of the Russian Federation revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
See my full statement on this important matter here: ➡️
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Grateful for the commitment of
@UN
Secretary-General
@antonioguterres
to see the
#CTBT
enter into force and his strong support of
#CTBTO
.
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Congrats to
@ischinger
on 45% of panelists being impressive women leaders at
#MSC2022
. An honour to meet with many excellent female Foreign Ministers striving for global peace & security, incl
@AHuitfeldt
🇳🇴,
@BattsetsegBatm2
🇲🇳 &
@BiseraTurkovic
🇧🇦.
#INTGenderChampions
#CTBT
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It was a pleasure to spend time with 🇦🇹President
@vanderbellen
at our headquarters at the Vienna International Centre today. We are grateful to our host country
#Austria
for supporting the
@CTBTO
& the
@UN
family, and for its contributions to
#disarmament
&
#nonproliferation
.
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We know the terrible consequences of
#nucleartests
& we know it's time to put an end to them. The
#CTBT
must enter into force to eliminate this threat for the sake of future generations, sustainable development & peace.
#IDANT
#FinishWhatWeStarted
Today is the International Day Against
#NuclearTests
. We can ensure a safer🌏 for future generations. We owe it to them. Let’s
#FinishWhatWeStarted
and
#EndNuclearTesting
.
#IDANT
#CTBT
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Pleased to again be nominated by Australia’s Foreign Minister
@MarisePayne
to be the next Exec Sec
#CTBTO
& thanks to all for strong support in the first election. Priorities: building capability of NDC’s & putting CTBTO on a strong financial footing to ensure IMS sustainability.
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Australian media article on my appointment to Executive Secretary of
#CTBTO
@CTBTO_alerts
. A little personal, a little parochial.
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Inspired to feel so much dedication, energy and talent from
#CTBTO
colleagues at my first Town Hall meeting with staff. Great support, ideas and feedback to shape our path ahead. With people like this, we can
#FinishWhatWeStarted
.
@ctbto_alerts
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First round R1 vote results for Exec Sec of
@CTBTO_alerts
:
Floyd 89 (62%)
Zerbo 54
Abstain 1
Pleased with an increase in support by 11 states over R1 last year. A 2/3 majority required. Let’s finish this quickly for the good of the
#CTBTO
.
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Today, Dominica’s🇩🇲PM Roosevelt Skerrit instructed that the
#CTBT
be signed. Honoured to welcome this important step by Dominica to join the CTBT family. This marks a new era of partnership, and I look forward to further strengthening the norm against nuclear testing together.
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Today we heard voices of the global community united to deliver a message: no more nuclear tests! Tests that are a threat to global peace & security and endanger our future. On the Intl Day against Nuclear Tests, I am grateful for continued global support to permanently end
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Appreciate that
#Oppenheimer
offers a glimpse of history behind the world's first atomic explosion. Let's continue the global conversation on the importance of nuclear non-proliferation & disarmament more than 75 years after first
#nucleartest
unleashed this existential threat to
📽️ The new
@OppenheimerFilm
examines the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer & Manhattan Project that ushered in the atomic age in 1945. What do you need to know about
#nucleartests
& how
#CTBTO
is working to end them before you head to the movie theatre? Learn more ➡️
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The
#Hiroshima
atomic bombing left an indelible scar. Let's secure a better, safer future for generations to come by putting an end to nuclear tests and eradicating nuclear threats once and for all.
On this day in 1945, the city of
#Hiroshima
experienced the devastating impact of an atomic bomb. This historical event serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons.
#CTBT
's global ban on nuclear tests plays a vital role in preventing the proliferation &
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76 years after the bombing of
#Nagasaki
, nuclear weapons & the testing that enables them remain a global threat. But they don't have to be. The
#CTBT
bans
#nucleartests
by anyone, anywhere, for all time. Let’s
#FinishWhatWeStarted
for a safer, more secure 🌍.
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Strong commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament by the incoming President of
#UNGA76
. Very encouraging.
Met with
@_RobFloyd
, the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO).
As we mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the CTBT, I’m committed to keep nuclear disarmament &non-proliferation high on
#UNGA76
’s agenda
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Proud and delighted to sit down to work with
@CTBTO_alerts
Working Group B at my first official meeting as Executive Secretary. Looking forward to working closely with all Member States to advance the
#CTBT
and its unique verification regime.
The 57th session of
#CTBTO
Working Group B on verification issues opened in Vienna today with
@_RobFloyd
addressing his first official meeting of the organization’s governing bodies as Executive Secretary.
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Really helpful and productive discussions with
@rafaelmgrossi
DG
@iaeaorg
So useful to have two nuclear agencies in one place - even better when we maximise the synergies.
@CTBTO
Met
@_RobFloyd
today to discuss areas of cooperation and synergies between
@IAEAorg
and
@CTBTO
, two Vienna-based organizations with strong technical expertise.
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With the great support of all States Signatories & the diligence of
@ctbto_alerts
staff, the TeST Center was formally handed over to the
#CTBTO
yesterday! A center to support the verification activities of the CTBTO - logistics, maintenance & training.
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On the International Day against Nuclear Tests, let’s seize the opportunity to make the world a safer place and advocate for the
#CTBT
’s entry into force. We have it within our grasp to create a world free of nuclear testing and the weapons developed as a result of them.
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I'm thrilled
#TimorLeste
has ratified the
#CTBT
. This is the 4th ratification in the Treaty's 25th anniversary year - a powerful and positive statement by 🇹🇱 on day 1 of
#NPTRevCon
.
#CTBT25
#10RevCon
#NPT2022
#TimorLeste
becomes 174th State to ratify
#CTBT
, universalising Treaty in SE Asia & unifying region on nuclear disarmament & non-proliferation.
@_RobFloyd
: "I look forward to strengthening our cooperation through capacity building & training so 🇹🇱 reaps full membership benefits."
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The Latin America and Caribbean region can stand tall and proud of its long history of leadership in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. I congratulate you all on the 55th anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco.
@OPANAL
@MexOnu
@EmbaMexAua
@marthadelgado
.
@_RobFloyd
delivered address at event held to mark 55th anniv. of
#Tlatelolco
Treaty: "What I find most powerful about this Treaty is it allows countries in the region to speak in one voice on nuclear disarmament & nonproliferation, as well as work together to promote security.”
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On this International Day for Preventing Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict, let's put an end to nuclear weapons tests and ensure a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.
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(4/4) I call on the nations of the world to unite and say NEVER AGAIN. No more needless suffering, no more lives cut short. It’s time to put a permanent end to nuclear tests and the horrendous weapons they create.
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My thanks to
@IAEAorg
’s DG
@rafaelmgrossi
for a great meeting today. Look forward to building on the close collaboration between the two key
#nuclear
#nonproliferation
organizations in Vienna.
Welcomed the new
#CTBTO
head
@_RobFloyd
. Assured him of
@IAEAorg
’s support in his important mission. Discussed areas of cooperation between our two organizations. Rob brings unique experience and will strengthen
@ctbto_alerts
role and contributions. All the best!
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Voting for the next Executive Secretary of the
#CTBTO
to commence no later than 17 May. Honoured to be renominated by 🇦🇺 Australia’s Foreign Minister
@MarisePayne
. Looking forward to concluding the election for the good of the CTBTO &
#CTBT
.
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Getting down to business: great pleasure to address virtual opening of
@kaistpr
🇰🇷
#NEREC
Conf on
#Nuclear
#Nonproliferation
2021. Stressed reasons for optimism on
#CTBT
and importance of empowering youth to deliver vision of nuclear-weapons-free world.
@Youth4CTBT
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Enjoyable meeting today with 🇳🇴 Ambassador
@KjerstiEAnders1
.
#Norway
is a steadfast partner to
@ctbto_alerts
whose long-standing political commitment to the
#CTBT
includes in-depth technical excellence provided by
#NORSAR
for the International Monitoring System.
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A wonderful opportunity and honour to address the UN Security Council, calling for entry into force of the
#CTBT
. Sincere thanks to
@irishmissionun
for convening this session.
#CTBT25
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Congratulations
@rafaelmgrossi
for reappointment for a second term
@IAEA
. I look forward to our continued cooperation with the other leaders of the Vienna-based International Organizations.
Deeply honored to be appointed to a second term as the head of this formidable tool that is the
@iaeaorg
and to lead its committed staff. I thank the Member States for their trust. I will honor it every single day.
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Looking forward to meeting First President of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Nursultan Nazarbayev tomorrow & thanking him for his vision & leadership 30 years ago in renouncing the world’s 4th largest nuclear arsenal & championing a nuclear-test-free 🌏.
@nazarbayev_kaz
@MFA_KZ
@Vienna_kz
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Two small natural seismic events in the last 24 hours were detected near the DPRK (North Korea) nuclear test site. The
@CTBTO
International Monitoring System is able to detect a nuclear explosion anytime and anywhere.
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Grateful to PM Natano for warm exchange & Tuvalu's 🇹🇻signing of instrument of ratification for the
#CTBT
. Looking forward to celebrating the official deposit of the instrument at the UN as another State from the Pacific region cements its commitment to a 🌏 without nuclear tests.
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Although the
#CTBT
has not entered into force, it is already delivering on its promise of a safer world 🌎. The
@CTBTO
helps save lives by providing data to support
#tsunami
early warning systems.
#WorldTsunamiAwarenessDay
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Great discussion with
@CTBTO
staff today. My priorities as ES include both establishing a PTS of competent, committed people, empowered to contribute at their best, and creating a supportive and trusting environment that values diversity, teamwork, and collective achievements.
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I am deeply grateful to
#Somalia
for stepping forward and bringing Africa closer to full adherence to the
#CTBT
. By signing this Treaty, 🇸🇴 is lending its voice to the worldwide call for an end to nuclear testing. The region's leadership in nuclear non-proliferation & disarmament
Exciting news!
#Somalia
🇸🇴 has signed the
#CTBT
, bringing the total number of signatures to 187. When making the pledge at
#SnT2023
, Minister of Foreign Affairs
@abshirhuruse
said: "We understand this is not just a symbolic gesture but a testament to our unwavering dedication to
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Today's meeting with European Union 🇪🇺 Heads of Missions in Vienna was an opportunity for fruitful exchange on
@CTBTO
priorities during
#CTBT25
anniversary year and to discuss the upcoming PrepCOM57 session. I look forward to continued close cooperation to
#FinishWhatWestarted
.
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My heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Prime Minister Kausea Natano for his signing of
#CTBT
instrument of ratification. In doing so,
#Tuvalu
🇹🇻 is making a concrete & key contribution to advancing the noble cause of a world free of nuclear testing for now and generations to come.
@TuvaluPM
@TuvaluGov
now ratified
#CTBT
to join the call to ban test explosions of nuclear weapons and any other nuclear explosions in all environments.
@CTBTO
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Great news from Timor Leste! Almost completed the ratification process of the
#CTBT
. Well done Timor Leste, Foreign Minister Magno
@AdaljizaM
and
@leitemagalhae
Today Minister
@AdaljizaM
proposed to the Council of Ministers
@CTBTO
and The Council of Ministers unanimously approved the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. We will now submit to our parliament for ratification.
@_RobFloyd
@UNTimorLeste
@roytrivedy
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Pleased to deliver keynote address at
@VCDNP
&
@JamesMartinCNS
's annual workshop. I called on
#NPT
States Parties to join together at upcoming
#10thNPTRevCon
to strengthen NPT regime by reaffirming Treaties (incl.
#CTBT
) that underpin non-proliferation & disarmament architecture.
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.
@CTBTO_alerts
and the state signatories have a great debt of gratitude to Dr
@SinaZerbo
for nearly 20 years of service to the
#CTBTO
in technical roles and 8 years as Executive Secretary ES. Thank you Dr Zerbo for your service and good wishes to me as the next ES of the CTBTO.
Honoured to have been nominated by
#BurkinaFaso
, grateful to
#AfricanUnion
Member States for the endorsement & strong support, most appreciative 4 widespread support from all regions. Congrats to R.Floyd w/ best wishes for success on this mission:
#FinishWhatWeStarted
#CTBT
#EIF
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Deep and sincere thanks to Prime Minister Kishida
@kishida230
and the Government of Japan 🇯🇵
@JapanGov
for steadfast leadership in non-proliferation, and generous and unswerving support for the
#CTBTO
.
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The cause of a ban on nuclear testing resonates strongly with the youth of the world, and I'm always energised to meet with
@Youth4CTBT
members who are using their voices to call for change. I loved meeting with some of them at
#SnT2023
and hearing their passion and great
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This is OUR treaty, this is OUR mission. Always encouraging to see our States Signatories together in one room to discuss our common and critically important goals: to end nuclear testing and advance global peace and security.
.
@_RobFloyd
addressed the 61st session of the Preparatory Commission: "There has not been a more important time to talk about the importance of the entry into force of the
#CTBT
... We remain determined to stay on track, to deliver the results that the overwhelming majority of the
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Our International Monitoring System ensures no country can build a nuclear weapons programme in secret - if they conduct a test, the world will know and the world will act. I’m willing to engage with all countries to help us realize a universal ban on nuclear testing by anyone,
While in the Republic of Korea,
@_RobFloyd
went to the DMZ, the area dividing North and South Korea. The border shows how thin the line is between a world with nuclear testing and a world without. Floyd says he's willing to engage
#DPRK
leadership to discuss why signing &
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It was great to speak to students in
@Gottemoeller
’s
@Stanford
course on arms control treaties and the role of the
#CTBT
in the nuclear non-proliferation architecture. Heartened by the interest and commitment of this new generation of arms control practitioners!
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Inspiring to witness so many Foreign Ministers standing together in support of the
#CTBT
and demanding an end to nuclear testing. The Article XIV Conference demonstrates the commitment & momentum that exists to protect future generations from this existential threat.
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Inspiring to meet with so many capable women leaders today in DC. The United States 🇺🇸 stands firm in its commitment to and support for
@CTBTO
.
@CoreyAH
@atomicbell
@UnderSecT
@Jenkinsbd
@NNSANews
@StateAVC
cc: Mallory Stewart
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On this important date in our calendar, we celebrate
#CTBT
's achievements in establishing a global norm against nuclear testing. The Treaty has put a brake on the development & proliferation of nuclear weapons. Let's end nuclear test explosions for all time - demonstrating the
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I always love the opportunity to actively engage with students around
#CTBT
’s important role in the global nuclear ☢️ non-proliferation and disarmament architecture, and I always leave inspired by their energy and optimism.
@MFA_Kyrgyzstan
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Heartfelt thanks to H.E.
@KrugerNada
of Namibia 🇳🇦 for her service as Working Group A Chair. Her contribution to facilitating States’ input to the good administration & management of
@CTBTO
is greatly appreciated & I wish her all the best as she returns to representing Namibia.
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As an International Gender Champion, I want
@CTBTO
's work to inspire girls and women to contribute to STEM fields. We need that talent to achieve a world free of nuclear tests.
#GenderEquality
#WomenInSTEM
On this International Day of
#Women
& Girls in
#Science
, CTBTO introduces some of our inspiring women paving the way for a 🌏 free of
#nucleartests
. At
#CTBTO
, women at the professional and higher level make up 36% of staff. We are working hard to achieve gender parity. Join us!
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Delighted to reconnect with
@UnderSecT
Bonnie Jenkins, 🇺🇸 U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security to discuss U.S.-CTBT relations and broader non-proliferation and disarmament matters. Very grateful for the strong U.S. support.
#NPT
#10thNPTRevCon
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A pleasure to welcome
#Albania
's Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs,
@IgliHasani
, a former Permanent Representative to
@CTBTO
back to Vienna. Grateful to 🇦🇱 for its strong support of
#CTBT
as an early signatory and for its unwavering dedication to multilateralism.
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A true honour to meet with
#Nepal
’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'
@cmprachanda
of
@PM_nepal_
. I’m deeply grateful to the PM for expressing such strong support for the
#CTBT
and for committing to ratify the Treaty soon.
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My thanks to
@seismologit
, operators of primary seismic station PS17 in Sysmä–Lahti, 🇫🇮Finland, for doing a wonderful job. They work round-the-clock to ensure data flows seamlessly to
@CTBTO
’s International Data Centre, while making sure that no nuclear explosion goes undetected.
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Thrilled Dominica has ratified
#CTBT
. Now the Latin America & Caribbean region has reached full adherence to the Treaty. Dominica is the third country to ratify in the anniversary year, well on our way to our goal of 5 or more ratifications for
#CTBT25
. Congrats to PM
@SkerritR
!
#Dominica
🇩🇲 becomes 173rd State to ratify
#CTBT
, great way to celebrate 25th anniv yr.
@_RobFloyd
: “This ratification marks new era of partnership, also universalising CTBT in LatAm & Caribbean. This demonstrates region’s leadership in
#nuclear
non-proliferation and disarmament.”
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Back in Vienna to re-engage in the
#CTBTO
Executive Secretary selection process. Made a courtesy call on CTBTO PrepCom Chair Amb Ivo Šramek to discuss procedural matters and looking forward to meeting with other ambassadors over coming weeks.
@AusAmbVIE
@ctbto_alerts
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Grateful to the
#EU
for their generous voluntary contribution of over 6 million euros, which significantly supports
#CTBT
verification tools, offering technical assistance, and empowering the next generation of experts.
I warmly welcome the adoption of the 9th Council Decision on EU support to the CTBTO. With 6,3 M EUR we aim to strengthen the CTBT verification regime and capacity-building.
The 🇪🇺EU is a committed supporter of the CTBTO as a key multilateral instrument
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A great demonstration of the sensitivity and effectiveness of the
@ctbto_alerts
network of monitoring stations. Not sure it will detect my departure from Australia this weekend to take up my role as Exec Sec
#CTBTO
from 1 August. Sad saying goodbye to colleagues at
#ASNO
&
@dfat
The travel of
#JeffBezos
on
#BlueOrigin
: The launch was detected by some infrasound stations.
IS56 & IS57 (both🇺🇸) have detected an event at 13:16 UTC 20 July21, associated w/ launch of the 1st “human carrying “ Blue Origin space flight. Congratulations 👏🏽
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So, do you want to be my Chief of Cabinet? A rare opportunity to shape and prepare this amazing organisation - the
#CTBTO
, - for the future, and to contribute to achieving the noble goal of a world without nuclear tests. Come join the team!
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I'm so thankful to Papua New Guinea for honouring its pledge and ratifying
#CTBT
! Since day one, as a State Signatory,
#PNG
has been a staunch supporter of the Treaty. With 4 IMS stations hosted in the country, 🇵🇬 continues to play a crucial role in
@CTBTO
's verification system.
📢 Exciting news!
#PapuaNewGuinea
🇵🇬 has ratified the
#CTBT
, advancing the Treaty's universalisation in the Pacific region. Executive Secretary
@_RobFloyd
praises the move as a “crucial measure in today's international security context.”
🗞️
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A productive meeting with the Foreign Secretary of
#Nepal
,
@PaudyalBR
. So encouraging to hear about the country's unshakable commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament - a policy that perfectly aligns with the mission of the
#CTBT
. Dhan-ya-vaad!
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A pleasure to welcome Ambassador Holgate back to Vienna, receive her credentials and to thank her for the US’s strong support for the
#CTBTO
.
Ambassador Holgate was honored to present her credentials today to
@_RobFloyd
of the Comprehensive-Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization and looks forward to forging an even stronger partnership with
@CTBTO
.
#AmbHolgate
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4th round R4 vote in the election process for Exec Sec of
@CTBTO_alerts
is procedural to determine the lead candidate for the R5 vote. Results:
Floyd 91 (62%)
Zerbo 54
So, round 5 (20 May) will be a vote on the lead candidate (Floyd) alone.
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It was a pleasure to meet with the Chancellor of Austria
@karlnehammer
, alongside the heads of other Vienna-based international organizations. I am grateful to our host country for its unwavering support for the
#CTBTO
& continued resolve to end
#nuclear
testing once and for all.
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On this day, we’re reminded of the need to bring the
#CTBT
into force to end nuclear testing so that we can move closer to a world free from nuclear weapons.
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A great pleasure to meet with High Rep for Disarmament Affairs
@INakamitsu
, who reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism. We also discussed future of
#nuclear
non-proliferation regime & priorities for
#10thNPTRevCon
. I am deeply grateful for her unwavering support for
#CTBT
.
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Today is the Intl Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and I’m proud of
@CTBTO
's contributions of international monitoring and data analysis to tsunami early warning systems & other disaster risk reduction efforts to save lives around the🌏.
#DRRDay
#OnlyTogether
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Always a pleasure to meet with
@INakamitsu
! It was great to discuss the importance of outreach to youth and education to empower the next generation of leaders in non-proliferation and disarmament.
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So pleased to meet
@sewa_lamsal
, Joint Secretary, UN & Int’l Organizations Division, MFA Nepal.
#Nepal
🇳🇵is a strong advocate of disarmament & non-proliferation. Looking forward to enhancing our cooperation and advancing together the noble cause of a world without nuclear testing.
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The financial and technical support to
@CTBTO_alerts
provided by the
#EU
is greatly appreciated. A pleasure to meet with
@Amb_Klement_EU
to discuss the work required to prepare for entry-into-force of the
#CTBT
.
@eu_eeas
I met with
@ctbto_alerts
Executive Secretary
@_RobFloyd
& reiterate EU’s steadfast support & cooperation to his important mission & efforts to bring
#CTBT
into force. Look forward to closely working together to strengthen monitoring/verification capabilities & capacity-building
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An insightful visit to the National Seismological Center (
#CSN
) at the University of
#Chile
🇨🇱.
@Sismos_UCHILE
manages one of the country's 7 IMS stations, and has a tsunami warning agreement with
#CTBTO
. Great to talk with CSN Director Sergio Barrientos &
@UChile_Beauchef
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