The threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism remains one of the greatest challenges to international security, and the threat is constantly evolving. We, the leaders, gathered in Washington, D.C. on the first day of April, 2016 on the occasion of…
Archive: April 1, 2016
Walter E. Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C. 6:09 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. I want to begin by thanking the people of Washington, D.C. for hosting us, especially for putting up with more than 50 motorcades. And I…
Countering nuclear smuggling is a multi-faceted challenge that requires close cooperation among law enforcement, intelligence and technical government agencies. Working together, these agencies need to be able to detect and locate illicit nuclear materials, investigate and disrupt material smuggling incidents…
The Vice President met with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet today at the Naval Observatory, where the two leaders underscored the strong bilateral partnership between the United States and Chile on issues related to trade, economic development, and democracy and human…
The Vice President spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi to discuss the latest political and security developments in Iraq. The Vice President welcomed the Prime Minister’s political reform efforts and reaffirmed continued U.S. support for steps, in concert…
The United States welcomes the recent ratifications of the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM/A), which, once those countries to deposit their instrument of ratification with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will…
The 2005 Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM/At); The International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT); The Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against…
Effective and comprehensive nuclear security must include technical and administrative measures to deter, detect, and mitigate threats posed by “insiders.” The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) defines insiders as individuals with authorized access to nuclear facilities or nuclear material who…
FACT SHEET: Removal of All Highly Enriched Uranium and Plutonium from Japan’s Fast Critical Assembly
Japan has been one of the United States’ closest allies in the global effort to minimize, and when possible eliminate, the use of sensitive nuclear materials at research facilities. This strong partnership has helped the international community ensure that these…
The President met yesterday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders committed to continue narrowing differences and expanding practical cooperation on regional and global challenges. Both leaders agreed to sign the Paris climate agreement on April 22, to…
