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    2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: One step forward to realizing a
    world without nuclear terrorism

    armradio.am
    27.03.2012 13:20

    The 2012 Nuclear Security Summit, which was held at Seoul, came to an
    end on March 27 following two days of discussion between 58 leaders
    from states and international organizations.

    'The Seoul Summit produced concrete and visible plans to implement an
    international consensus on the issue, thereby taking one step forward
    to realizing a world without nuclear terrorism. Leaders announced
    voluntary measures they have taken or plan to take, and further
    adopted the 'Seoul Communiqué' which lays out comprehensive and
    specific measures to prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism.

    The Communiqué emphasizes the importance of securing and eliminating
    HEU; encourages States, by the end of 2013, to announce voluntary
    specific actions intended to minimize the use of HEU; encourages the
    universal adherence to relevant international instruments, in
    particular seeking to bring into effect the amended Convention on the
    Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials by 2014; and welcomes the
    establishment of Centers of Excellence for training and education in
    nuclear security.

    The Seoul Summit broadened the scope of discussions on nuclear
    security by comprehensively addressing issues both dealt with at the
    Washington Summit - including the protection of nuclear materials and
    facilities and countering nuclear smuggling, as well as new issues
    such as the nexus between nuclear safety and security and the
    protection of radioactive sources.

    In particular, in addition to individual national commitments,
    multiple voluntary joint proposals were announced on countering
    nuclear smuggling, the security of sensitive information, transport
    security and other key areas. Such explicit joint efforts by states
    suggest a new model for international cooperation in nuclear security.

    Meanwhile, Leaders agreed to hold the next Nuclear Security Summit in
    the Netherlands, which attests to the international community's
    commitment to maintain the momentum generated by the Summit process.
    When they reassemble in 2014, Leaders will review the progress made on
    the commitments made in Seoul, as well as discuss further measures to
    enhance nuclear security.

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