2016 Nuclear Security Summit
| 2016 Nuclear Security Summit | |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States |
| Date | March 31 – April 1, 2016 |
| Cities | Washington, D.C. |
| Venues | Walter E. Washington Convention Center |
| Participants | 58 representatives |
| Follows | 2014 Nuclear Security Summit |
| Website | www |
| Nuclear weapons |
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| Background |
| Nuclear-armed states |
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The 2016 Nuclear Security Summit was held on March 31-April 1, 2016, in Washington, D.C., United States. It was the fourth and final summit in a series launched after U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2009 Prague speech calling for global efforts to secure nuclear materials and prevent terrorism.
The summit brought together leaders from nearly 50 countries, the European Union, and international organizations to advance nuclear security by reducing risks that nuclear or radioactive materials could be stolen or misused. Key outcomes included commitments to reduce highly enriched uranium stockpiles, transfer of plutonium to the United States, financial support for nuclear security initiatives, and strengthened safeguards and criminal penalties against nuclear smuggling.