Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction Sample Clauses

Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. 1. The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security. 2. The Parties therefore agree to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery through full compliance with and national implementation of their existing obligations under international disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and agreements and other applicable UN resolutions and international instruments to which the Parties are Contracting Parties. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this Agreement. 3. The Parties furthermore agree to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery by: (a) each Party taking, as appropriate, steps, to sign, ratify, or accede to, and fully implement all other international instruments relevant to the fight against the proliferation of WMD; and (b) the establishment of an effective system of national export controls, controlling the export and transit of WMD-related goods, including a WMD end-use control on dual use goods/technologies and with effective means of legal or administrative enforcement, including effective penalties and preventive measures against breaches of export controls. 4. As part of the cooperation, the Parties agree to have a regular dialogue on issues relating to countering the proliferation of WMD. Such dialogue may take place on a regional basis.
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Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. 1. The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security. 2. The Parties therefore agree to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery through full compliance with and national implementation of their existing obli­ gations under multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation treaties/conventions, as well as other multilaterally nego­ tiated agreements and international obligations under the Charter of the United Nations. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this agreement. 3. The Parties further agree to cooperate in and take steps towards strengthening the implementation of international instruments on disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, applicable to both Parties, amongst others through sharing of information, expertise and experience. 4. The Parties agree also to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruc­ tion and their means of delivery, by taking action towards signing, ratifying, or acceding to, as appropriate, and fully implement all other relevant international instruments. 5. The Parties furthermore agree to cooperate towards the establishment of effective national export controls, to prevent proliferation, controlling the export as well as transit of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related goods, including through WMD end-use control on dual use technologies and with effective sanctions for breaches of export controls. 6. The Parties agree to establish a regular political dialogue that will accompany and consolidate these elements. Such dialogue may take place on a regional basis.
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Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security. The Parties shall cooperate and contribute to countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery through full compliance with and implementation of their respective international treaty obligations and other relevant international obligations in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this Agreement. Cooperation in this area is implemented, including by: (a) further developing export control systems in respect of military and dual-use goods and technologies; (b) establishing a regular political dialogue on the issues covered by this Article.
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Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. 1. The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, both to state and non-state actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security. 2. The Parties therefore agree to cooperate in and contribute towards countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery through full implemen­ tation of their respective existing legal obligations relating to disarmament and non-proliferation and other relevant instruments agreed by both Parties. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this Agreement. 3. The Parties furthermore agree to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by: (a) taking steps to sign, ratify, or accede to, as appropriate, and fully implement all other relevant international instruments; (b) the establishment of an effective system of national export controls to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related goods and technologies, including end-user controls and appropriate civil and criminal penalties for breaches of export controls. 4. The Parties agree that their political dialogue will accompany and consolidate these elements.
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Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. 1. The Parties consider that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction ("WMD") and their means of delivery, both to State and non-State actors, represents one of the most serious threats to international stability and security. 2. The Parties agree to cooperate in and contribute towards countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery through full implementation of their existing obligations under international disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and agreements and other relevant agreements ratified or acceded to by the Parties. The Parties agree that this provision constitutes an essential element of this Agreement. 3. The Parties furthermore agree to cooperate and to contribute to countering the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery by: (a) taking all necessary steps to sign, ratify or accede to, as appropriate, and fully implement all relevant international instruments and to promote such instruments; (b) maintaining an effective system of national export controls, controlling the export as well as the transit of WMD-related goods, including a WMD end-use control on dual-use technologies and containing effective sanctions for breaches of export controls; (c) promoting implementation of all relevant UN Security Council resolutions; (d) cooperating in multilateral fora and export control regimes to promote the non-proliferation of WMD; (e) collaborating and coordinating on outreach activities relating to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear safety, security and non-proliferation and to sanctions; and (f) exchanging relevant information on measures taken under this Article, where appropriate and in accordance with their respective competences. 4. The Parties agree to maintain a regular political dialogue that shall accompany and consolidate these elements.
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