 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy. It was opened for signature on July 1, 1968, and entered into force on March 5, 1970. The NPT has three main pillars: 1. **Non-Proliferation**: The treaty seeks to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon technology.