Foreign Minister Paet and USA Assistant Secretary of State Gordon Discussed Overview of USA Nuclear Policy
07.04.2010
Foreign Minister Urmas Paet and USA Assistant Secretary Gordon spoke over the phone about the Nuclear Posture Review published by the United States. During their phone conversation last night, USA Assistant Secretary of State Gordon told the Estonian foreign minister about the most important aspects of the review, with a special focus on NATO’s nuclear deterrence, the nuclear weapons located in Europe, and matters of transatlantic co-operation.
“From the standpoint of the security of European allies, the USA’s review meets our expectations,” said Foreign Minister Paet. “NATO’s nuclear policy, which relies on the American nuclear weapons located in Europe, ensures strong ties between the USA and its European allies in matters of collective defence,” he noted.
The aforementioned review is the third one of its kind and brings up new emphases in USA nuclear policy based on President Obama’s goals in this area. The review does not include any changes regarding the tactical US nuclear weapons located in Europe—on this subject the USA follows NATO’s common nuclear policy.
