USA Will Provide Technology to Ukraine in Exchange for Uranium Removal

USA Will Provide Technology to Ukraine in Exchange for Uranium Removal
KYIV, Ukraine, September 23, 2011/PRNewswire/ --

The United States of America are ready to provide Ukrainian research institutions with new technology in exchange for removal of highly enriched uranium from the country, stated the President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych on September 22 after meeting President of the United States Barack Obama in New York City.

To compensate Ukraine's loss of highly enriched uranium, the United States have offered Ukraine new technology which would enable its scientists to conduct studies on low-enriched uranium. "Currently, the U.S. is ready to launch production of the respective equipment for Ukraine and gradually deliver it to our research centers. All the necessary documentation will be signed, which will provide guarantees to the both parties of the agreement," stated Ukrainian president at the 66th plenary session of the UN General Assembly.

The Ukrainian President highlighted that Ukraine is consistent in its efforts toward nuclear disarmament and supports complete liquidation of nuclear arms around the world. He also urged the leaders of other countries to follow Ukraine's example and promote disarmament and proliferation by actual deeds.