The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that Nigeria formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) on 26 May 2026, marking another important opportunity for our country to contribute to international peace, security, and multilateral diplomacy.<\/p>\n
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has approved two thematic priorities for Nigeria\u2019s Presidency:<\/p>\n
1.Effective International Arrangements to Assure Non-Nuclear-Weapon States Against the Use or Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons (Negative Security Assurances). This theme reflects Nigeria\u2019s longstanding commitment to global peace, nuclear disarmament, and the protection of non-nuclear-weapon states. It aligns with Nigeria\u2019s foreign policy objective of promoting a rules-based international order and supports the 4D foreign policy pillar of Democracy by advocating for equal security and justice for all states.<\/p>\n
2.Improved and Effective Functioning of the Conference on Disarmament (Revitalization of the CD). This theme seeks to strengthen the effectiveness, relevance, and responsiveness of the world\u2019s sole multilateral disarmament negotiating forum. It resonates with Nigeria\u2019s commitment to constructive multilateral engagement and supports the 4D pillars of Development and Demography, recognizing that a more effective disarmament architecture contributes to global stability, sustainable development, and a safer future for generations to come.<\/p>\n
Nigeria looks forward to working with all member states in a spirit of dialogue, cooperation, and consensus-building during its Presidency.<\/p>\n