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Over 40 countries demand timely warnings of missile launches
More than 40 countries, including the US, UK, South Korea, and Japan, are calling for advance notification of launches of ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.
The United States and a total of 41 countries have issued a joint statement urging nations to notify at least one day in advance of launches of ballistic missiles that could potentially carry nuclear weapons. Signatories include countries such as the UK, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Ukraine, and several European nations.
The joint statement addresses the risks associated with ballistic missile test flights and aims to promote better understanding and greater transparency in the international security environment. In this context, it emphasizes that early notification of missile launches is crucial to reducing tensions and avoiding misunderstandings.
The statement was published on the website of the US Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. This underscores the commitment of the involved states to strengthen diplomatic channels and to defuse dangerous situations in the geopolitical arena.