National Roles And Responsibilities In Global Nuclear Security

摘要

In conclusion, what we seek is agreement on means to advance nuclear security globally, both through international partnerships and, the widest possible application of effective security practices at home. As the A. Q. Khan network example demonstrated, proliferators or -terrorists need just one weak link in the nuclear nonproliferation regime to get their foot in the door. A country's nuclear security responsibility does not stop at the bound- aries of its nuclear facilities, but rather it requires the sharing of best practices, the facilitation of those practices in countries worldwide, and vigilant efforts to ensure that international security institutions and standards keep pace with technological and international developments. Never before have the challenges to nuclear security been so many, but never before has the potential benefit from the dedication of experts working together to address these challenges been so enormous. Standing here today, I know that you are the very group that will blaze the path forward, by taking on this challenge directly and maximizing this historical opportunity. I wish you all success. Thank you.