JCIC-XXXII: UKRAINIAN CLOSING PLENARY STATEMENT,

S E C R E T GENEVA 000608 DEPT FOR T, VCI AND EUR/PRA DOE FOR NNSA/NA-24 CIA FOR WINPAC JCS FOR J5/DDGSA SECDEF FOR OSD(P)/STRATCAP NAVY FOR CNO-N5JA AND DIRSSP AIRFORCE FOR HQ USAF/ASX AND ASXP DTRA FOR OP-OSA AND DIRECTOR NSC FOR LUTI DIA FOR LEA E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2018 TAGS: KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ SUBJECT: JCIC-XXXII: UKRAINIAN CLOSING PLENARY STATEMENT, JULY 24, 2008 Classified By: Jerry A. Taylor, United States Representative to the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission. Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d). ¶1. (U) This is JCIC-XXXII-024. ¶2. (U) Paragraph 3 below contains the text of the official translation of the Ukrainian statement that was delivered at the closing plenary meeting of the Thirty-second Session of the START Treaty's Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC),held at the Russian Mission on July 24, 2008. ¶3. (S) Begin text: Official Translation JCIC-XXXII Non-Paper of the Ukrainian Side July 24, 2008 STATEMENT by the Head of the Delegation of Ukraine to the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission at the Closing Plenary Meeting of JCIC-XXXII Esteemed Mr. Chairman, Esteemed Representatives, Heads and Members of the Delegations of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation, and the United States of America, In summing up the results of JCIC-XXXII, the Ukrainian Delegation notes that it was productive thanks to the active work during the intersessional period and the Parties' constructive approach to resolving problematic issues without prejudice to the START Treaty. We are pleased to note that this session finally closed the book on the issue of agreeing on and putting into practice economically viable procedures for the elimination of SS-24 ICBM solid rocket motor cases located in Ukraine. In connection with the adoption of Agreement Number 55 and Joint Statement Number 40 at JCIC-XXXII, Ukraine undertakes not to transfer eliminated motor cases of SS-24 ICBMs to foreign states, their legal entities or natural persons, or to international organizations, and not to export them beyond the national territory. The S-Series Joint Statement on the changed boundaries of the Drovyanaya ICBM base for silo launchers of ICBMs was also initialed, which unquestionably demonstrates the productive work at this session; the Ukrainian side takes a positive view of this. A number of problematic issues on the JCIC agenda were discussed. In our view, further discussion of the issue of the Treaty's fate after December 2009 merits attention. In conclusion, we would like to emphasize once again that, as in the past, the Ukrainian side believes the Commission's productivity will continue to depend on the ability of the JCIC to focus its efforts on resolving priority problems in the context of achieving the objectives of the Treaty obligations and on the willingness of the Treaty Parties to seek compromises without prejudice to the Treaty. The Ukrainian Delegation expresses its appreciation to the lawyers, interpreters, and translators of the Russian and U.S. Delegations for assisting our delegation and wishes all the participants in this session health, happiness, and a safe return home. Thank you for your attention. ¶4. (U) Taylor sends. TICHENOR NNNN End Cable Text