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Summary Information
Full Title

2017 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

Short Title / Abbreviations

TPNW, Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty

CIL Subject Classification
Citations to Text UN Doc. A/CONF.229/2017/8, UN Doc. CN.476.2017.TREATIES-XXVI-9
Date of Adoption 07/07/2017
Place of Adoption New York, United States of America
Secretariat / Relevant Authority

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

Dispute settlement provisions

“Article 11 Settlement of disputes

1. When a dispute arises between two or more States Parties relating to the interpretation or application of this Treaty, the parties concerned shall consult together with a view to the settlement of the dispute by negotiation or by other peaceful means of the parties’ choice in accordance with Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations.

2. The meeting of States Parties may contribute to the settlement of the dispute, including by offering its good offices, calling upon the States Parties concerned to start the settlement procedure of their choice and recommending a time limit for any agreed procedure, in accordance with the relevant provisions of this Treaty and the Charter of the United Nations.”

Depository

Secretary-General of the United Nations

Entry Into Force Status In Force
Source

United Nations Treaty Collection

Date of Entry into Force

22/01/2021

Entry into Force / Termination Provisions

“Article 15 Entry into force

1. This Treaty shall enter into force 90 days after the fiftieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession has been deposited.

2. For any State that deposits its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession after the date of the deposit of the fiftieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, this Treaty shall enter into force 90 days after the date on which that State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.”

General Status 73 Parties (as of 15/10/2024)
Links to Current Status/Reservations United Nations Treaty Collection
Status
ASEAN States 10/03/2021)
Brunei Darussalam Signature 26/09/2018
Cambodia Signature 09/01/2019
Ratification 22/01/2021
Indonesia Signature 20/09/2017
Ratification 24/09/2024
Lao PDR Signature 21/09/2017
Ratification 26/09/2019
Malaysia Signature 20/09/2017
Ratification 30/09/2020
Myanmar Signature 26/09/2018
Philippines Signature 20/09/2017
Ratification 18/02/2021
Singapore
Thailand Signature 20/09/2017
Ratification 20/09/2017
Vietnam Signature 22/09/2017
Ratification 17/05/2018
Related Instruments
Related Instruments

2024 The Pact for the Future

1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

1963 Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water

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