NSS is fundamental part of int'l efforts to eliminate threats of misappropriation of nuclear materials, says Mohammed bin Zayed

Seoul - March 27, 2012 (WAM) - His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has stressed that the Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) represents a fundamental part of international efforts to eliminate the threats arising from the misappropriation of nuclear materials and technology, including the threat of "nuclear terrorism." He said this in a statement yesterday. Full text of the statement of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed : "The Nuclear Security Summit represents a fundamental part of international efforts to eliminate the threats arising from the misappropriation of nuclear materials and technology, including the threat of so-called "nuclear terrorism.". So far, the summit in Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea represents the largest international summit to be held outside the structure of the United Nations General Assembly. The UAE's attendance is therefore based on the keenness of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to stay well informed about the experiences of other countries and to play a positive role in contributing to providing the required protection to nuclear materials and facilities, in order to provide the highest degree of security and safety for the people of the UAE and the region. We hope that our participation in this summit with other countries will contribute effectively to the improvement of international policies for technical and legal procedures in order to counter the different potential threats of nuclear terrorism and prevent nuclear and other radioactive materials from falling into the hands of extremist groups and outlaws; in addition to preventing the illegal trafficking of nuclear materials. This participation comes against the backdrop of growing leadership by the UAE in adopting and implementing the highest international standards in its own domestic nuclear energy sector and demonstrates our resolve to be an active partner in the international community, as we seek to establish peace, security and stability in the Middle East and the world at large. The United Arab Emirates is hopeful that this international summit will result in realistic and practical decisions and recommendations, in addition to the international community adopting practical policies that will achieve the security and humanitarian goals of Seoul summit." - Emirates News Agency, WAM