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The European Union (EU) remains a staunch supporter of the CTBT and its Organisation, both politically and financially. Promoting the universalisation and entry into force of the CTBT is a top priority for the EU, in line with its non-proliferation and disarmament policies and objectives.
In the framework of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, the EU has provided voluntary contributions to the CTBTO through eight EU Council Decisions to date, amounting to almost 30 million EURO, in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities. The extensive support provided by the European Union for the Treaty and its verification regime will be the focus of this panel discussion. In this regard, the benefits of technical and capacity-building programs funded by the European Union will be presented by those who benefit from the implementation and the output of the projects.
- Opening remarks by His Excellency Mr Stephan Klement, Head of Delegation of the European Union to International Organisations in Vienna
- Closing remarks by Dr Robert Floyd, CTBTO Executive Secretary
