62 > 62 > 62 > 62 ~High representative of the UN Secretary General for disarmament of the Izumi Namamsy. 50 years later, the Convention on Biological Weapons remains relevant Peace and safety Convention on biological weapons is a reflection of the conscience of mankind. With such words, the high representative for the disarmament of Izumi Namamitsa at the event on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of this document. 62 ~ “For 50 years, the global norm remains unchanged: the deliberate use of diseases as weapons against people, animals or plants is an insult to humanity. This is a moral and legal guarantee that we cannot allow ourselves to destroy, especially in today’s unstable geopolitical climate, ”said the namress. 60 > 62 ~ according to her, the norms that have been based for a long time, are faced with unprecedented challenges. In response to this, she urged that the tools & nbsp; XX century, such as the Convention, could respond to global problems & nbsp; XXI century. 62 ~In this regard, the high representative expressed hope for a pact in the name of the future, in which world leaders confirmed that any use of chemical and biological weapons is unacceptable in any circumstances. Another important element of the pact is the emphasis on the fight against new and developing biological risks, she noted. 60 > according to the namress, the creation of the working group to strengthen the convention has become one of the most important steps forward. Only by making the Convention more strong, we can guarantee that it will meet the needs of a rapidly changing world, she emphasized. 60 > In addition, according to the high representative, steps are taken to expand the circle of the parties participating in the implementation and strengthening of the Convention. So, young scientists from the countries of the Global South were involved in the process and received support thanks to the scholarship program “Youth for Biosopistance”. Such efforts are crucial for increasing the level of awareness and responsibility, as well as strengthening the potential in the field of biosopoviness and biological protection in the world. 60 > in the 50th year of its existence the Convention adopted the 188th state-party-mosquito, noted the Namress. The general support of this document enshrines the principle according to which the use of diseases as a weapon is not just unacceptable, it contradicts humanity, she emphasized. 62 ~