The Republic of... and the Republic of..., conscious of the responsibility they bear as nuclear powers and guided by the desire to avoid the dangers stemming from the proliferation of nuclear weapons, reaffirm their joint determination to exert every effort towards preventing the proliferation of such weapons.
With this in view, both Sides deem it necessary to have broad international cooperation, particularly within the framework of (the International Atomic Energy Agency, whose system of inspection ensuring control over the effective observance of the commitments taken in the field of non-proliferation is an important and effective means of fulfilling that task. [... ]
The Republic of... and the Republic of... recognize that access to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy represents an important means of economic development for a growing number of countries. Tor their part, they will see to it that their cooperation with third countries in the field of nuclear industry shall provide all necessary guarantees against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Proceeding from this, they recall that they have declared themselves in favour of limiting the transfer of nuclear materials suitable for^ the production of nuclear weapons.
Both Sides shall pursue a policy of exporting nuclear materials, equipment and technology in keeping with their international commitments in that field. [... ]
They express satisfaction at the cooperation which has been established between them in the field of nuclear technology.
The Republic of... and the Republic of... attach great importance to the physical protection of nuclear materials from any unsanctioned use or application. They support the working out of an international convention on this question.
The Sides shall continue bilateral consultations over the whole range of these questions.
President of the Republic of...
(signed)
President of the Republic of.
(signed)
EXHIBIT 43
DECLARATION
(adopted by the Committee of Ministers)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
COMMITTEE OF MINISTERS
DECLARATION
ON COMPLIANCE WITH COMMITMENTS ACCEPTED BY MEMBER STATES OF THE COUNCIL OF
EUROPE
( Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 10 November 19
at its 95th Session)
The Committee of Ministers,
Bearing in mind:
- the vocation of the Council of Europe to promote the ref inforcement of democratic security in Europe, as stressed by the Vienna Summit (October 1993), where heads of state and government also resolved to ensure full compliance with the commitments accepted by all member states within the Council of Europe;
- the commitments to democracy, human rights and the rule of law accepted by the member states under the Councills Statute, (he European Convention on Human Rights and other legal instruments;
- the importance of the strict compliance with these commitments by every member State;
- the statutory responsibility incumbent upon itself for ensuring full respect of these commitments in all member states, without prejudice to other existing procedures, including the activities of I he Parliamentary Assembly and conventional control bodies;
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the need to facilitate the fulfilment of these commitments, through political follow-up, carried out constructively, on the basis of a dialogue, cooperation and mutual assistance,
Decides as follows:
1.The Committee of Ministers will consider the questions of
implementation of commitments concerning the situation of
democracy, human rights and the rule of law in any member State
which will be referred to it either:
by member states,
by the Secretary General, or
on the basis of a recommendation from the Parliamentary Assembly.
When considering such issues the Committee of Ministers will take account of all relevant information available from different sources such as the Parliamentary Assembly and the CSCE.
2.The Secretary-General will forward to the Committee of Ministers
to this end information deriving from contacts and cooperation
with member states that are liable to call for the attention of the
Committee of Ministers.
3.The Committee of Ministers will consider in a constructive manner matters brought to its attention, encouraging member states, through a dialogue and cooperation, to take all appropriate steps to conform with the principles of the Statute in the cases under discussion. [... ]
4.The Committee of Ministers, in cases requiring specific action, may decide to:
- request the Secretary-General to make contacts, collect information or furnish advice;
- issue an opinion or recommendation to the Parliamentary Assembly;
- forward a communication to the Parliamentary Assembly;
- take any other decision within its statutory powers.
5.The Committee of Ministers will continue to seek greater efficacyin its procedures with a view to ensuring compliance with commitments, in the framework of a constructive dialogue.
EXHIBIT 44
DECLARATION
(a final instrument of the conference)
THE FINAL DECLARATION
Preamble
The States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, having met in Geneva 8-26 September 1986 in accordance with a decision by the First Review Conference 1980 and at the request of a majority of States Parties to the Convention, to review the operation of the
Convention with a view to assuring that the purposes of the Preamble and the provisions of the Convention are being realized:
Reaffirming their determination to act with a view to achieving effective progress towards general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition and elimination of all types of weapons of mass destruction [...],
Recognizing the continuing importance of the Convention and its objectives and the common interest of mankind in the elimination of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons,
Affirming their belief that universal adherence to the Convention would enhance international peace and security [... ],
Appealing to all States to refrain from any action which might place the Convention or any of its provisions in jeopardy,
DECLARE their strong determination, for the sake of all mankind, to exclude completely the possibility of microbial, or other biological agents, or toxins being used as weapons and reaffirm their strong support for the Convention.
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Article 1
The Conference notes the importance of Article 1 as the Article which defines the scope of the Convention and reaffirms its support for the provisions of this article. [... ]
Article 2
[... ] The Conference stresses that States which become Parties lo the Convention, in implementing the provisions of this Article, shall observe all necessary safety precautions to protect populations and the environment.
Article 3
The Conference notes the importance of Article 3 and welcomes the statements which States that have acceded to the Conventionhave made to the effect that they have not transferred agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery, specified in Article 1 of the Convention, to any recipient whatsoever. [... ]
Article 4
The Conference calls upon States which have not yet ratified or acceded to the Convention to do so without delay and upon those States which have not signed the Convention to join the States Parties thereto thus contributing to the achievement of universal adherence to the Convention. [... ]
EXHIBIT 45
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING
