[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[October 13, 1992]
[Page 1819]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on Namibia's Accession to the 
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
October 13, 1992

    The United States welcomes and commends the Government of Namibia's 
accession on October 7, 1992, to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 
(NPT). The administration has been encouraging President Nujoma to make 
this important decision. Namibia's accession to the NPT represents a 
positive response to the international community's heightened concern 
about the global spread of weapons of mass destruction.
    The United States firmly believes this action by Namibia represents 
another important step toward strengthening international security as 
well as peace and cooperation in southern Africa.