Lyndon LaRouche on July 6 offered his endorsement for the Declaration, and for a joint statement by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, issued also on July 3, regarding the reduction of strategic offensive forces pursuant to Article VI of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. LaRouche encouraged people to give efficient support for these important measures.
Text of Declaration on Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation
Joint Actions
We are determined to play an active role in making the advantages of the peaceful use of nuclear energy available to a wide range of interested States, in particular developing countries, provided the common goal of prevention of proliferation of nuclear weapons is achieved. To this end, we intend, together with others, to initiate a new format for enhanced cooperation.
Bearing this in mind, we acknowledge with satisfaction the
initialing of the bilateral Agreement between the Government of
the Russian Federation and the Government of the United States of America for cooperation in the field of peaceful use of nuclear
energy. We share the view that this Agreement will provide an
essential basis for the expansion of Russian-U.S. cooperation in
the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy and expect this
document to be signed and brought into force in accordance with
existing legal requirements.
We share a common vision of growth in the use of nuclear energy, including in developing countries, to increase the supply of electricity, promote economic growth and development, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in decreased pollution and greenhouse gasses.
This expansion of nuclear energy should be conducted in a way
that strengthens the nuclear nonproliferation regime. We
strongly support the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons, and are committed to its further strengthening. We
support universal adherence to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and
call on those who have not yet done so to sign and ratify it. We
support the activities of the IAEA with respect to both
safeguards and promotion of peaceful nuclear energy, and fully
understand the need for growth of its capabilities, including its
financial resources, commensurate with the expanded use of
nuclear energy worldwide.
We are prepared to support expansion of nuclear energy in the
following ways, consistent with national law and international
legal frameworks. These efforts build on, reinforce, and
complement a range of existing activities, including the work at
the IAEA for reliable access to nuclear fuel, the initiative of
the Russian Federation on developing Global Nuclear
Infrastructure, including the nuclear fuel center in the Russian
Federation, the initiative of the United States to establish the
Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, the IAEA International Project
on Innovative Nuclear Rectors and Fuel Cycles, and the Generation IV International Forum.
Facilitating the supply of a range of modern, safe, and more
proliferation resistant nuclear power reactors and research
reactors appropriate to meet the varying energy needs of
developing and developed countries.
Arranging for participation in national and multinational
programs to develop requirements for nuclear reactors for
participating countries.
Facilitating and supporting financing to aid construction of
nuclear power plants through public and private national and
multinational mechanisms, including international financial
institutions.
Providing assistance to states to develop the necessary
infrastructure to support nuclear energy, including development
of appropriate regulatory frameworks, safety and security
programs to assist states in meeting international standards, and training of personnel.
Developing solutions to deal with the management of spent
fuel and radioactive waste, including options for leasing of
fuel, storage of spent fuel, and over time development of
technology for recycling spent fuel.
Ensuring that the IAEA has the resources it needs to meet
its safeguards responsibilities as nuclear power expands
worldwide.
Supporting expanded IAEA Technical Cooperation to
help states build the necessary infrastructure for safe, secure,
and reliable operations of nuclear power plants.
Assisting development and expansion of regional electricity
grids, to permit states without nuclear reactors to share in the
benefits of nuclear power.
Providing nuclear fuel services, including taking steps to
ensure that the commercial nuclear fuel market remains stable and that states are assured of reliable access to nuclear fuel and fuel services for the lifetime of reactors, including through
establishment of international nuclear fuel cycle centers, to
provide nuclear fuel cycle services, including uranium
enrichment, under IAEA safeguards.
Supporting negotiation of long-term contracts for power
reactors and research reactors, including assured supply of fuel
and arrangements for management of spent fuel.
We are prepared to enter into discussions jointly and bilaterally
to develop mutually beneficial approaches with states considering nuclear energy or considering expansion of existing nuclear energy programs in conformity with their rights and obligations under the NPT. The development of economical and reliable access to nuclear energy is designed to permit states to gain the benefits of nuclear energy and to create a viable alternative to the acquisition of sensitive fuel cycle technologies.
The energy and nonproliferation challenges we face today are
greater than ever before. We are convinced that this approach
will permit substantial expansion of nuclear energy and at the
same time strengthen nonproliferation. We welcome the
cooperation of states that share this common vision and are
committed to jointly taking steps to make this vision a reality.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION:
