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Romania associates itself with Declaration condemning Iran's ballistic missile program

November 16, 2023

Romania associates itself with the Declaration condemning Iran's ballistic missile program, drawn up under the auspices of the Proliferation Security Initiative, in which it is appreciated that Iran's program remains one of the biggest threats to non-proliferation efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) informs.According to the Declaration, states are urged to take all the necessary measures to prevent the supply, sale or transfer of materials, equipment, goods, technology and components of ballistic missiles, in order to protect peace and security in the region and outside it, MAE mentions."These measures include effective actions to prohibit the transfer from and to Iran of materials used in the construction of ballistic missiles, including materials used in the production of drones. It is also indicated the need to adopt clear procedures regarding the rapid exchange of relevant information regarding Iran's proliferation activities. The measures include reviewing and strengthening the capacity of national authorities to manage matters related to Iran's ballistic missiles and drones. Also, the document mentions the need for specific measures to uphold prohibitions on Iran's ballistic missile and drone development programs," the Ministry also said.The quoted source mentions that the Declaration is issued in the context of marking, on October 18, 2023, the transition stage - Transition Day, 8 years after the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, according to Resolution 2231 of the UN Security Council.MAE reminds that on Wednesday part of the sanctions imposed on Iran expire according to UN Security Council Resolution 2231. The resolution, adopted unanimously on July 15, 2015, endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and established the IAEA inspection program on Iranian nuclear facilities, in parallel with the preparation of lifting of UN sanctions on Iran. Given Iran's repeated violation of the JCPOA, UN sanctions will only be included in autonomous sanctions packages of states that share concerns about Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs, including EU member states, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out.

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