Vienna, 25 March 2026 – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held the inaugural meeting of the points of contact (POCs) whose designation is set out under Article 7.4 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) to strengthen international cooperation, exchange implementation practices, and enhance information-sharing.

The above Convention is closely connected with the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its 2005 Amendment. It stands as one of 19 comprehensive international instruments to combat terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Protection of radioactive and nuclear material, nuclear facilities, and criminalization of offences under Article 2 of the ICSANT, exchange of information between state parties and international organizations, as well as raising awareness on the importance of the implementation of the ICSANT, including cooperation between relevant bodies and institutions within the state, is a way to preserve both national and international security.

The Republic of Serbia, through its competent authorities and POCs, will continue to fulfil all obligations assumed by ratifying the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.