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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 97-09-19

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From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>

MIDDAY EXPRESS

News from the Spokesman's midday briefing

Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi du Porte-Paroleb

19/09/97


CONTENTS / CONTENU

  • [01] EU joins North Korea nuclear security body
  • [02] Hans Van den Broek welcomes Landmines Convention

  • [01] EU joins North Korea nuclear security body

    The European Union (EU) formally joins the Korean peninsular Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) today, paving the way for a more important European political and economic role in East Asia. KEDO is the body set up two years ago to increase nuclear safety and reduce the threat of proliferation in North Korea. Under the Accession Agreement, the EU, through the Euratom Treaty, will work towards KEDO's objectives as a full member of the Executive Board, on the same terms as the original members (South Korea, Japan and the USA). The EU envisages a financial contribution of ECU 75 million over five years, broadly comparable to the USA's contribution.

    [02] Hans Van den Broek welcomes Landmines Convention

    Hans van den Broek, European Commissioner responsible for Foreign Affairs, lauded the conclusion of the Oslo Conference on anti-personnel landmines as a landmark in helping rid the world of these inhumane weapons. He said: "The European Union remains committed to the objective of the total elimination of anti personnel landmines. Ottawa will not be the end of the process. A number of important countries have not yet given their support to the Convention and we hope they will do so soon. Our work will not be completed until there is an effective global ban, implemented by all states; until all mines are cleared from areas of habitation and economic use; and until all victims are properly cared for. This is an daunting task and the European Commission will continue its substantial practical, financial and political contribution to this cause." He congratulated all those that have participated so effectively in this work and called upon all states to subscribe to the Convention when it is open for signature in Ottawa on 3 December.

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