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PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN PARTICIPATED IN SEOUL AT THE INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SUMMIT 2012
http://news.president.am/events/news/eng/?id=2078
27.03.2012
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Republic of Korea on a working
visit, participated today in Seoul at the International Nuclear Summit
2012. At the Summit, President Sargsyan made a statement. First, Serzh
Sargsyan thanked the organizers of the Summit and personally President
Lee Myung-bak for hosting this pivotal for the global security event.
The President of Armenia hailed also continuous efforts of the US
President Barack Obama since the 2010 Summit in Washington.
"Nuclear security has been a priority issue for Armenia. To register
positive results, we have been persistently and readily supporting and
implementing proposed programs, have taken concrete steps to create
monitoring mechanism," President Serzh Sargsyan underscored. According
to the President, a new law has been adopted regarding export, transit
of dual use goods, including nuclear and radioactive materials,
as well as monitoring of the transfer of dual use information and
results of intellectual activities.
The President of Armenia also noted that in cooperation with
and assistance of the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research
Institute, Armenia is carrying out a program of personnel retraining
and augmentation of the customs technical devices. In President
Sargsyan's words, the Republic of Armenia fully endorses the
implementation of the UN SC Resolution 1540.
"At the Washington Summit, we all underscored the critical importance
of the International Atomic Energy Agency's central role in upholding
nuclear security, preservation and control over radioactive materials.
As a producer of nuclear energy, Armenia is developing a multifaceted
cooperation with the IAEA. Safe use of the Armenian NPS and upgrading
of its safety level, issues of its physical protection, as well
as conservation and control over the radioactive waste are among
priorities of our government. On this issue, we strictly adhere to
the international requirements developed by the Agency for the nuclear
power stations of that generation.
The OSART mission of the IAEA conducted last year also verified full
compliance of the Armenian NPS to these norms," President of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan said.
Taking the opportunity, President Sargsyan expressed gratitude
to the IAEA, the Russian Federation, EU and all those countries,
organizations and experts who are cooperating with and assisting
Armenia on this important issue.
Serzh Sargsyan referred also to the disinformation spoken by the
President of Azerbaijan regarding the Armenian Nuclear Power Station.
"As for the disinformation broadcasted here by the President of
Azerbaijan regarding the Armenia NPS, it doesn't surprise me a bit
because vilification of Armenia has become a modus operandi for
Azerbaijan long ago. Not only every issue related to Armenia and
Nagorno Karabakh is presented from the highest podiums in the most
perverted way but also the documents adopted by the international
community, i.e. by us and by you. Even the UN Security Council
resolutions related to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict are distorted,
neglecting the fact that they were the ones who started the military
actions; they were the ones who refused to cease them, they are the
ones who voice belligerent statements on a daily basis and refuse to
solve the NK issue in accordance with international law," President
Sargsyan noted.
The President of Armenia said that after disasters on Chernobyl and
Fukusima many currently approach issues related to the future of
nuclear energy with apprehension. According to President Sargsyan,
in some special cases such as Armenia, there is little choice to
ensure sustainable development of our people and improvement of
living standards.
Serzh Sargsyan also noted that it would be appropriate to view all
energy, including nuclear energy security issues in the context of
all contiguous issues. He said that the fight against turning energy
resources into vicious political capital is not less important. Serzh
Sargsyan expressed confidence that the consequences of such policy
are particularly taxing for the countries which do not have natural
energy resources and are compelled to look for the avenues to achieve
energy independence. "Two out of Armenia's four neighbors, in blatant
violation of international norms have been blockading our country for
the last twenty years, among other things leaving us no alternatives
in achieving energy independence," President Sargsyan said.
At the conclusion of his speech, the President of Armenia reiterated
Armenia's commitment to the fight against illegal use of nuclear
material, as well as our country's determination to support
international efforts in combating terrorism.
From: A. Papazian
http://news.president.am/events/news/eng/?id=2078
27.03.2012
President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Republic of Korea on a working
visit, participated today in Seoul at the International Nuclear Summit
2012. At the Summit, President Sargsyan made a statement. First, Serzh
Sargsyan thanked the organizers of the Summit and personally President
Lee Myung-bak for hosting this pivotal for the global security event.
The President of Armenia hailed also continuous efforts of the US
President Barack Obama since the 2010 Summit in Washington.
"Nuclear security has been a priority issue for Armenia. To register
positive results, we have been persistently and readily supporting and
implementing proposed programs, have taken concrete steps to create
monitoring mechanism," President Serzh Sargsyan underscored. According
to the President, a new law has been adopted regarding export, transit
of dual use goods, including nuclear and radioactive materials,
as well as monitoring of the transfer of dual use information and
results of intellectual activities.
The President of Armenia also noted that in cooperation with
and assistance of the UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research
Institute, Armenia is carrying out a program of personnel retraining
and augmentation of the customs technical devices. In President
Sargsyan's words, the Republic of Armenia fully endorses the
implementation of the UN SC Resolution 1540.
"At the Washington Summit, we all underscored the critical importance
of the International Atomic Energy Agency's central role in upholding
nuclear security, preservation and control over radioactive materials.
As a producer of nuclear energy, Armenia is developing a multifaceted
cooperation with the IAEA. Safe use of the Armenian NPS and upgrading
of its safety level, issues of its physical protection, as well
as conservation and control over the radioactive waste are among
priorities of our government. On this issue, we strictly adhere to
the international requirements developed by the Agency for the nuclear
power stations of that generation.
The OSART mission of the IAEA conducted last year also verified full
compliance of the Armenian NPS to these norms," President of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan said.
Taking the opportunity, President Sargsyan expressed gratitude
to the IAEA, the Russian Federation, EU and all those countries,
organizations and experts who are cooperating with and assisting
Armenia on this important issue.
Serzh Sargsyan referred also to the disinformation spoken by the
President of Azerbaijan regarding the Armenian Nuclear Power Station.
"As for the disinformation broadcasted here by the President of
Azerbaijan regarding the Armenia NPS, it doesn't surprise me a bit
because vilification of Armenia has become a modus operandi for
Azerbaijan long ago. Not only every issue related to Armenia and
Nagorno Karabakh is presented from the highest podiums in the most
perverted way but also the documents adopted by the international
community, i.e. by us and by you. Even the UN Security Council
resolutions related to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict are distorted,
neglecting the fact that they were the ones who started the military
actions; they were the ones who refused to cease them, they are the
ones who voice belligerent statements on a daily basis and refuse to
solve the NK issue in accordance with international law," President
Sargsyan noted.
The President of Armenia said that after disasters on Chernobyl and
Fukusima many currently approach issues related to the future of
nuclear energy with apprehension. According to President Sargsyan,
in some special cases such as Armenia, there is little choice to
ensure sustainable development of our people and improvement of
living standards.
Serzh Sargsyan also noted that it would be appropriate to view all
energy, including nuclear energy security issues in the context of
all contiguous issues. He said that the fight against turning energy
resources into vicious political capital is not less important. Serzh
Sargsyan expressed confidence that the consequences of such policy
are particularly taxing for the countries which do not have natural
energy resources and are compelled to look for the avenues to achieve
energy independence. "Two out of Armenia's four neighbors, in blatant
violation of international norms have been blockading our country for
the last twenty years, among other things leaving us no alternatives
in achieving energy independence," President Sargsyan said.
At the conclusion of his speech, the President of Armenia reiterated
Armenia's commitment to the fight against illegal use of nuclear
material, as well as our country's determination to support
international efforts in combating terrorism.
From: A. Papazian