The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies is agreed to by 33 States. 29 January 1996 France declares a moratorium on nuclear testing. The Summit on Nuclear Safety and Security is held in Moscow. The International Court of Justice issues an advisory opinion on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons. It decided unanimously that there exists an obligation to bring to a conclusion negotiations leading to nuclear disarmament .
China declares a moratorium on nuclear testing.
The Canberra Commission on the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons issues its report. The CTBT is opened for signature in New York. The Preparatory Commission for the CTBT Organization is established with its seat in Vienna. The first session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2000 NPT Review Conference is held in New York. The second session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2000 NPT Review Conference is held in Geneva.