Baku 6° C
UN: Risk of using nuclear weapons is high
Other countries
- 05 October, 2021
- 05:32
In 2020, global military spending rose to about USD 2 trillion, said Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Report informs.
According to her, the growing hostility between states in the international arena has led to a high risk of using nuclear weapons.
"Not only nuclear weapons but also conventional weapons continue to be a threat to peace. Compared to 2019, global military spending has increased by 2.6% to USD 2 trillion in 2020," Izumi Nakamitsu said.
Author
Latest News
15:47
Hungarian FM: If it were up to US alone, there would already be peace in Ukraine
Other countries15:29
Azerbaijan lodges complaint with IOC over music choice by Armenian figure skaters
Individual sports15:27
US calls for new multilateral arms control agreement following new START expiry
Other countries15:06
Video
15 killed, over 80 injured in suicide blast at Islamabad mosque
Other countries15:03
Ranieri confirms Roma considering Totti's return
Football14:59
Minister: 'Healthy Neighborhood' project to be rolled out across Azerbaijan
Infrastructure14:49
Azerbaijan and Ukraine mark 34 years of diplomatic ties
Foreign policy14:34
Countries confirmed for Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling World Cup in Baku
Individual sports14:22