56 member countries of the 'Proliferation Security Initiative' (PSI) issued a joint statement to declare their position on preventing the transfer of sensitive materials and equipment to Iran. This statement aims to prevent the use of these items in Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
Contents of the Statement and Commitments of Member Countries
These countries emphasized that the direct or indirect transfer of items that could assist in the development of sensitive nuclear activities or nuclear weapon delivery systems must be halted from their territory or through their territory to Iran and vice versa. Additionally, the enforcement of arms restrictions and the prevention of the transfer of items and technologies related to the development of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems, including drones, are among the other points emphasized in this statement.
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Cooperation and Information Exchange
Member countries also committed to accelerating the exchange of information regarding proliferation-related activities and, if necessary, reviewing their domestic laws and cooperating to intercept shipments related to these activities. They urged other UN members to implement Security Council resolutions regarding Iran and to continue cooperating to prevent what they termed the 'resumption of prohibited nuclear and missile activities by Iran.'
These countries also called on Tehran to adhere to its commitments regarding the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Background of the Proliferation Security Initiative
The 'Proliferation Security Initiative' was established in 2003 with the aim of preventing the transfer of weapons of mass destruction, related equipment, and technologies to countries and groups that pose proliferation concerns according to the members of this initiative. This initiative seeks to create a global network of multilateral cooperation to address threats related to weapons of mass destruction.
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