Media Note Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC May 8, 2007 Cape Verde, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Montenegro, Netherlands and Spain Countries Join U.S.-Russia-led Global Initiative To Combat Nuclear TerrorismThe Governments of Cape Verde, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Montenegro, Netherlands and Spain have announced their decisions to become partner nations of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (Global Initiative). At the most recent meeting of the Global Initiative in Ankara, Turkey, on February 12-13, 2007, partner nations emphasized the importance of increasing partnership and participation by nations committed to combating nuclear terrorism. Partner nations will meet again in Kazakhstan in June 2007 to review the progress of Global Initiative activities, to address gaps in implementation, and to welcome new partner nations. For more information about the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, please click the link below. http://www.state.gov/t/isn/c18406.htm 2007/384 |