U.S. Department of StateFour members of NATO are becoming parties to the ATOMAL Agreement, which allows the transfer of atomic information within the context of NATO. President Bush has sent to Congress documents concerning his approval of these four participation in the ATOMAL Agreement.
Bush writes in his August 4 transmittal letter that participation in the ATOMAL Agreement will give the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Spain "the same standing within the Alliance with regard to nuclear matters as that of the other NATO members. This is important for the cohesiveness of the Alliance and will enhance its effectiveness."
The agreement permits the transfer of information to the parties, but it does not permit the transfer of nuclear weapons, material or equipment. ---
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