Limitation of Nuclear For Peace

In the next few months we will witness a series of important events concerning the nuclear issue, including a new agreement between the United States (U.S.) and Russia to reduce nuclear weapons inventory. That commitment will be realized in the Nuclear Safety meeting will be led by

President Barack Obama in April 2010, and the Judicial Conference of the Nuclear Limitation Treaty (NPT) in May of the same year. These opportunities is incredible to help create a world that is safer, more stable and more prosperous without nuclear weapons, nuclear energy which can be used to help combat climate change and encourage sustainable development. However, threats of nuclear weapons so real. North Korean and Iranian ambitions for nuclear weaponry threatens stability in their territory and trigger a nuclear arms competition. The two countries do have the right to
develop a peaceful nuclear energy program.

However, as long as they do not concern the international community concerns about the direction of their nuclear program, then both countries will face further isolation and sanctions are more severe. In addition, civilian nuclear energy development will potentially increase the danger of sensitive technologies and materials and the risk of falling into the wrong hands - including terrorism.

England wanted to cooperate with Indonesia in protecting the world from these threats and take these opportunities very well, especially by strengthening the implementation of the NPT. Since 1970, this agreement has helped the world in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear reductions, and encourage the use of nuclear energy for peace.

Review Conference in May provides a key opportunity for the international community to agree on an action to strengthen implementation.

Success will require long-term settlement and the commitment of all parties. We must take this opportunity well and moving from a full decade impasse towards a full decade of progress. Indonesia and the UK must work together to ensure this happens. Collective security and the future of the next generation are at stake.

As Minister of the UK government which is responsible for Asia, Middle East and international security, I will visit Jakarta in the near future to discuss these important issues with the Indonesian side.
by Astro