Report of the Secretary General on Measures to Prevent Terrorists from Acquiring Weapons of Mass Destruction

The General Assembly’s resolution on “Measures to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction” was introduced by India in 2002 during a period of heightened international concern about the nexus between terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, particularly given the transnational nature of terrorist networks and the catastrophic consequences that could result from their acquisition by non-State actors.

The resolution, which has been adopted annually by consensus since its introduction, calls upon Member States to support international efforts to prevent terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, while also urging the strengthening of national measures in areas such as export controls, border security, and illicit trafficking prevention.

In mandated annual reports on the matter, the Secretary-General compiles information from Member states, UN entities and other international organizations about their efforts and emerging challenges in preventing terrorist acquisition of weapons of mass destruction.

General Assembly resolutions

Reports of the Secretary-General

— 2024 —

A/79/138

— 2023 —

A/RES/78/43

— 2022 —

A/RES/77/75

— 2021 —

A/RES/76/28

I. Replies from Governments

  • Reply from Albania
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Columbia
    Original: [Spanish]
  • Reply from Cuba
    Original: [Spanish]
  • Reply from Honduras
    Original: [Spanish]
  • Reply from India
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Moldova
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Montenegro
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Nicaragua
    Original: [Spanish]
  • Reply from Syria
    Original: [Arabic]

II. Replies from the European Union

  • Reply from the EU
    Original: [English]

III. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the CIS
    Original: [Russian]
  • Reply from the CTBTO
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the IAEA
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the ICAO
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the IMO
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the UNICRI
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the UNOCT
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the UNODC
    Original: [English]

— 2017 —

A/RES/72/42

I. Replies from Governments

  • Reply from Georgia
    Original: [English]

— 2016 —

A/71/122


I. Replies from Governments

  • Reply from Georgia
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from India
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Portugal
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Sudan
    Original: [English]


II. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the European Union
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the International Criminal Police Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean
    Original: [English]
 
— 2014 —
 
A/69/138
A/69/138/Add.1


— 2013 —

A/68/164


I. Replies from Governments

  • Reply from Iraq
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Paraguay
    Original: [Español]
  • Reply from Slovenia
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from Norway
    Original: [English]


II. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the European Union
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
    Original: [English] [Русский]
  • Reply from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
    Original: [English]

— 2012 —

A/67/135


I. Replies from Governments


II. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the World Health Organization
    Original:[English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
    Original: [English]
 
 
 
 
 
— 2011 —

A/66/115


I. Replies from Governments


II. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the Caribbean Community
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
    Original: [English]
— 2010 —

A/65/99


I. Replies from Governments


II. Replies from the United Nations System and International Organizations

  • Reply from the International Civil Aviation organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the International Maritime Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Caribbean Community
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Commonwealth of Independent States
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the League of Arab States
    Original: [العربية] [English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
    Original: [English]

— 2009 —

A/64/140


I. Replies from Governments

II. Replies received from international organizations

  • Reply from the International Civil Aviation organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
    Original: [English]
  • Reply from the Organization of American States
    Original: [English]

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