Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama participates in the Opening Plenary: National Actions to Enhance Nuclear Security, during the Nuclear Security Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., April 1, 2016. (P040116PS-0268)
Nuclear Security Summit Washington, DC 2016
Event TypeIntergovernmental Summit
March 31, 2016 - April 1, 2016
The fourth Nuclear Security Summit was held on March 31 and April 1, 2016 in Washington, DC. The purpose of the summit series is to promote international collaboration in combating the threat of nuclear terrorism, protecting nuclear materials and facilities, and preventing trafficking of nuclear materials. The 2016 summit resulted in commitments to the reduction of plutonium and enriched uranium stockpiles, additional support to nuclear security, and a strengthened nuclear security agreement.
Related Links
A video of President Obama answering questions from the media at the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "POTUS Nuclear Security Summit Press Conference"
A video of President Obama’s remarks at the closing session of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama Chairs the Closing Session of the Nuclear Summit"
A video of Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom and President François Hollande of France discussing the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "David Cameron & François Hollande Reflect on the Nuclear Security Summit (March 31, 2016)"