[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S. Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S. Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism 09/30/2015 02:43 PM EDT U.S. Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 30, 2015 Today, the United States deposited its instrument of ratification for the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (Nuclear Terrorism Convention) at the United Nations in New York. The United States will be the 100th State Party to the Treaty and has now fulfilled a pledge made by President Obama at the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit. The Convention represents a cornerstone of the global nuclear security and counter terrorism architecture by providing a legal basis for international cooperation in the investigation, prosecution, and extradition of those who commit offenses involving radioactive material or a nuclear device, or any device that may emit radiation or disperse radioactive material. The United States thanks the multilateral organizations and initiatives, such as the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, for their efforts to promote adherence to the Convention. U.S. ratification of the Nuclear Terrorism Convention further demonstrates our commitment to countering one of the most challenging and evolving threats to international security. The United States calls on all countries who share this commitment to become Parties to this Convention. The United States knows that nuclear security efforts are never finished. As long as nuclear and radioactive materials exist, they require our utmost commitment to their protection, control, accounting, and disposition. That is why it is so important that nuclear security remains a high-priority for nations around the world. We look forward to our continued work to eliminate the threat of nuclear terrorism. For more information on the Nuclear Terrorism Convention and nuclear security, visit www.state.gov/t/isn. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520