<p>In his message to the 'Global Zero Summit' in London being held from today, he said the goal of nuclear disarmament can be achieved by a step-by-step process underwritten by a universal commitment and an agreed multilateral framework that is global and non-discriminatory.<br /><br />"Progressive steps are needed for the de-legitimization of nuclear weapons. Measures to reduce nuclear dangers arising from accidental or unauthorized use of nuclear weapons, increasing restraints on the use of nuclear weapons and de-alerting of nuclear weapons are essential steps," he said.<br /><br />"There is need for a meaningful dialogue among all states possessing nuclear weapons to build trust and confidence and for reducing the salience of nuclear weapons in international affairs and security doctrines," Singh said.<br /><br />Extending his best wishes for the success of the conference, he said "this campaign can be taken forward by forging a renewed consensus on non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament."<br /><br />He said public awareness and support was vital to generate and sustain "an irreversible momentum until we reach our cherished goal of a world without nuclear weapons. Transforming this vision into reality is a task worthy" of the participants of the Global Zero Campaign.The Prime Minister noted that India has been steadfast in its support for global, non-discriminatory, verifiable nuclear disarmament.<br /><br />Recalling Rajiv Gandhi's visionary Action Plan for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free and Non-Violent World Order, Singh said, "This Action Plan sets out a roadmap for achieving nuclear disarmament in a time-bound, universal, non-discriminatory, phased and verifiable manner."<br /><br />"We are glad to note that the Global Zero Action Plan is based on similar principle and that, like India, it has supported the global elimination of nuclear weapons in a time-bound framework," he said.<br /><br />"I have great pleasure in conveying my greetings to the participants of the Global Zero Summit and to extend my support for its noble goal of a world free of nuclear weapons," the Prime Minister said.</p>
<p>In his message to the 'Global Zero Summit' in London being held from today, he said the goal of nuclear disarmament can be achieved by a step-by-step process underwritten by a universal commitment and an agreed multilateral framework that is global and non-discriminatory.<br /><br />"Progressive steps are needed for the de-legitimization of nuclear weapons. Measures to reduce nuclear dangers arising from accidental or unauthorized use of nuclear weapons, increasing restraints on the use of nuclear weapons and de-alerting of nuclear weapons are essential steps," he said.<br /><br />"There is need for a meaningful dialogue among all states possessing nuclear weapons to build trust and confidence and for reducing the salience of nuclear weapons in international affairs and security doctrines," Singh said.<br /><br />Extending his best wishes for the success of the conference, he said "this campaign can be taken forward by forging a renewed consensus on non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament."<br /><br />He said public awareness and support was vital to generate and sustain "an irreversible momentum until we reach our cherished goal of a world without nuclear weapons. Transforming this vision into reality is a task worthy" of the participants of the Global Zero Campaign.The Prime Minister noted that India has been steadfast in its support for global, non-discriminatory, verifiable nuclear disarmament.<br /><br />Recalling Rajiv Gandhi's visionary Action Plan for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free and Non-Violent World Order, Singh said, "This Action Plan sets out a roadmap for achieving nuclear disarmament in a time-bound, universal, non-discriminatory, phased and verifiable manner."<br /><br />"We are glad to note that the Global Zero Action Plan is based on similar principle and that, like India, it has supported the global elimination of nuclear weapons in a time-bound framework," he said.<br /><br />"I have great pleasure in conveying my greetings to the participants of the Global Zero Summit and to extend my support for its noble goal of a world free of nuclear weapons," the Prime Minister said.</p>