Vatican City (Vatican), Sept. 15 (LaPresse) – States should renounce nuclear weapons. This was the appeal made by Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, during the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), inaugurated yesterday in Vienna and continuing until Friday, September 18. As reported by Vatican media, Gallagher recalled that the peaceful use of nuclear technology is possible, especially “to meet the growing demand for energy”. Gallagher then reiterated that “attacks on nuclear facilities must never occur”. Finally, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See also addressed the application of artificial intelligence in the nuclear sector, which should be supported “by awareness of the associated risks, effective human oversight, robust safety and security standards, as well as strengthened international cooperation, so that these technologies can truly promote peace, security, human health and the prosperity of present and future generations”.
Vatican, Monsignor Gallagher: “States should renounce nuclear weapons”
Vatican City (Vatican), Sept. 15 (LaPresse) – States should renounce nuclear weapons. This was the appeal made by Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, during the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), inaugurated yesterday in Vienna and continuing until Friday, September 18. As reported by Vatican media, Gallagher recalled that the peaceful use of nuclear technology is possible, especially “to meet the growing demand for energy”. Gallagher then reiterated that “attacks on nuclear facilities must never occur”. Finally, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See also addressed the application of artificial intelligence in the nuclear sector, which should be supported “by awareness of the associated risks, effective human oversight, robust safety and security standards, as well as strengthened international cooperation, so that these technologies can truly promote peace, security, human health and the prosperity of present and future generations”.