Almost 130 countries reached an initial agreement today at the United Nations on a text that defines autonomous weapons. This agreement represents a first step before possible negotiations for an international treaty on the matter.
The discussion process on autonomous weapons at the United Nations has been ongoing for several years, and this initial agreement comes as a result of these lengthy negotiations between member countries.
The agreed text establishes a definition for autonomous weapons, thus providing a common basis for future discussions on international regulation of this type of weaponry. The definition is considered essential for more in-depth negotiations on the topic to advance.
