US-EU-NPT 3

Supporting the Obama Administration's decision to convene
Nuclear Security Summit in April next year, the joint
statement said it recognises that the unauthorised trade in
and use of nuclear materials an immediate and serious threat
to global security.

"We look forward to concrete proposals to increase the
security of vulnerable nuclear materials, which could include
measures to effectively investigate and prosecute instances
where material has been unlawfully diverted," it said.
Stressing on the importance of the full implementation of
the provisions of the NPT, the joint statement emphasised that
measures are needed to demonstrate that there will be real and
immediate consequences for non-compliance with the treaty or
for abuse of its withdrawal provision, such as withdrawing
while in violation of the treaty.
"The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and
their means of delivery continue to represent a threat to
international peace and security. The international
non-proliferation regime faces major challenges. We are
committed to continue to address them resolutely," it said.
Referring to the recent revelation of Iran's construction
of an undisclosed facility near Qom intended for enrichment,
the US and EU said it has reinforced the international
community's concerns regarding the nature of Tehran's nuclear
programme. (More) PTI LKJ
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