New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri delivered India’s statement at the 2026 High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on Wednesday, outlining New Delhi’s position on nuclear disarmament, emerging technologies, and global security issues.
In his address, the secretary emphasised the importance of preserving strategic stability, preventing an arms race and achieving universal, non-discriminatory and verifiable nuclear disarmament.
He also highlighted the growing risk of terrorism linked to Weapons of Mass Destruction, Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson, the Ministry of External Affairs, said in a post on X.
On emerging technologies, Misri stated that technologies with potential for socio-economic development should not be stigmatized.
He underlined India’s commitment to the responsible use of military artificial intelligence and referred to the national framework for Evaluating Trustworthy AI in the Defence Sector, noting that it can inform global norms.
The secretary further highlighted India’s initiatives to promote the interests of the Global South, including the AI Impact Summit 2026, focused on using AI for development, inclusion, and democratized access.
He also referred to a conference marking the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention, aimed at strengthening biosecurity for the Global South.
