Joint Statement by the United States and Czech Republic on a Missile Defence Agreement
14.04.2008 / 11:20 | Aktualizováno: 30.07.2009 / 14:08
The United States and the Czech Republic are pleased to announce the completion of negotiations on a missile defense agreement. We plan to sign the agreement in the near future.(03/04/2008)
The United States and the Czech Republic are pleased to announce the completion of negotiations on a missile defense agreement. We plan to sign the agreement in the near future.
This agreement is an important step in our efforts to protect our nations and our NATO Allies from the growing threat posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction.
This agreement calls for the stationing of a U.S. radar in the Czech Republic to track ballistic missiles. The radar will be linked to other U.S. missile defense facilities in Europe and the United States.
In addition to deepening our
bilateral strategic relationship, we strongly believe that our
cooperation in this area will make a substantial contribution to
NATO's collective capability to counter existing and future threats
in the 21st century, and will be an integral part of any future
NATO-wide missile defense architecture.
April 3, 2008