Arms Control and International Security: Palau Endorses the Proliferation Security Initiative
The United States welcomes the decision by the Republic of Palau to endorse the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and looks forward to working with the Government of Palau to advance the nonproliferation goals of the PSI and its Statement of Interdiction Principles. The Republic of Palau is the 106th state to become a PSI participant.
Launched in Krakow, Poland in 2003, PSI participants commit to undertake measures, on a voluntary basis and consistent with their authorities and resources, to interdict illicit transfers of weapons of mass destruction- and missile-related items, exchange relevant information, and strengthen legal authorities to conduct interdictions. Participants also conduct exercises, workshops, and other activities to improve their capacities to fulfill their PSI commitments. The addition of each new participating state strengthens the Initiative and helps ensure that it will remain a durable international effort in the years ahead.
The United States urges all responsible states to endorse and participate in the PSI. For more information on the Proliferation Security Initiative, please see the State Department’s website: http://www.state.gov/t/isn/c10390.htm.
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