U.S., Russia enhance nuclear security cooperation during Washington talks

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US Secretary of Energy Hazel O'Leary and Russian Minister of Atomic Energy Viktor Mikhailov signed two joint statements on nuclear security during the meeting of the Gore-Chernomyrdin Commission on Jan 29-30, 1996. This agreement is aimed at improving nuclear material protection, control and accounting (MPC&A) at Russian sites. They also passed a joint statement regarding the rationale, requirements, and mechanisms for effective implementation of MPC&A. Further, Russia agreed to shut down reactors if it finds alternative sources of thermal and electric power generation.

Safety and security measures, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear facilities

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Clinton, Yeltsin continue debate over Russia-Iran nuclear deal

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The May 9-10 summit in Moscow between President Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin revolved around the issue of Russian nuclear cooperation with Iran. The Clinton administration has been pressuring Russia to cancel the January 1995 contract with Iran for the supply of one light-water reactor and related technology. The US officials believe that supplying Iran with an enrichment facility may enable the country to produce highly enriched uranium for nuclear weapons use.

Iran, Iranian foreign relations, Nuclear research

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U.S., Seoul to continue talks on future of missile accord

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South Korea and the US have agreed to further discuss Seoul's wish to get out of a 1979 bilateral agreement that prevents it from developing ballistic missiles with ranges of over 180 kilometers. Some South Korean officials believe that the agreement is harming efforts to deter threats of missile attack from North Korea. Analysts say that South Korea's request might have an impact on US efforts to make North Korea reduce it's ballistic missile program.

South Korea, Laws, regulations and rules, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Military policy, Disarmament, Ballistic missiles, Treaties, South Korean foreign relations

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