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THE STATES PARTIES TO THIS CONVENTION, |
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AWARE that nuclear activities are being carried out in a number of States, |
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NOTING that comprehensive measures have been and are being taken to ensure a high level of safety in nuclear activities, aimed at preventing nuclear accidents and minimizing the consequences of any such accident, should it occur, |
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DESIRING to strengthen further international co-operation in the safe development and use of nuclear energy, |
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CONVINCED of the need for an international framework which will facilitate the prompt provision of assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to mitigate its consequences, |
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NOTING the usefulness of bilateral and multilateral arrangements on mutual assistance in this area, |
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NOTING the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in developing guidelines for mutual emergency assistance arrangements in connection with a nuclear accident or radiological emergency, |
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HAVE AGREED as follows: |
