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09WINDHOEK191
2009-05-28 17:08:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Windhoek
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NAMIBIA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TESTS

Tags:  KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC IR WA 
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P 281708Z MAY 09
FM AMEMBASSY WINDHOEK
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 0541
USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 
INFO UNVIE VIENNA 0011
UNCLAS WINDHOEK 000191 


STATE ALSO FOR EAP

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC IR WA
SUBJECT: NAMIBIA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TESTS

REF: WINDHOEK 159

UNCLAS WINDHOEK 000191


STATE ALSO FOR EAP

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KNNP MNUC PARM TRGY ENRG EMIN ETTC IR WA
SUBJECT: NAMIBIA CONDEMNS NORTH KOREAN NUCLEAR TESTS

REF: WINDHOEK 159


1. On May 28, the Namibian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
released a press statement in connection with the reported
nuclear tests conducted by the Democratic People's Republic
of Korea (DPRK). Begin text.


2. At the outset it is worth mentioning that the Republic of
Namibia is a State Party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Treaty (NPT),the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
and to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Furthermore, Namibia has signed the African Nuclear Free Zone
(Pelindaba Treaty). It is therefore a clear indication of
Namibia's commitment to the international principles and
obligations under these treaties.


3. With regard to the reported nuclear testing by the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs would like to state that Namibia has been
consistent in condemning not only the use or testing of
nuclear weapons, but also the production, stockpiling,
development and transfer of such weapons. We call on those
countries that are not yet signatories to the above-mentioned
treaties to do so without further delay. We also call for a
total nuclear disarmament without any discrimination. This
would guarantee the safety and security of our planet from
any devastating effects from nuclear weapons.


4. In this regard, Namibia supports the use of nuclear
materials, science and technology for various peaceful
purposes, especially in the context of social and economic
development. End text.


5. Comment: The press statement is an unusual public stand by
the Government of Namibia, and Post will convey its
appreciation for this gesture. This statement reemphasizes
the message conveyed to Ambassador by Prime Minister Nahas
Angula in reftel that Namibia is indeed committed to abiding
by international agreements regarding nuclear materials.

MATHIEU