National Dialogue on Ratifying the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty-Nepal

Nepal was one of the first countries to sign the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty when it opened for signatures in 1996, in line with their long-standing commitment to a world free from weapons of mass destruction. However, Nepal has yet to ratify the Treaty as of March 2025. To encourage constructive dialogue, identify the road ahead and allay any Nepali concerns surrounding this crucial next step of its relationship with the CTBT, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) hosted a meeting with Nepali government officials and representatives of key ministries, jointly with the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) and Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.