Nuclear Security Summit begins in Washington today

The 4th Nuclear Security Summit will begin today in Washington. Heads of about 50 countries and representatives of five international organisations have started to arrive in Washington to take part in the summit to discuss a gamut of issues pertaining to nuclear security. 

The two-day summit will highlight achievements and commitments of several countries towards safeguarding nuclear devices



and technologies and reducing the threat of nuclear terrorism. 

Indian Ambassador to the US Arun K Singh said that India has been contributing its bit to strengthen nuclear security by taking an active part in the summit ever since its inception in 2010. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reach Washington from Brussels today to take part in the summit.