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Secretariat snapshotsMission StatementThe mission of the ProvisionalTechnical Secretariat (PTS) is tosupport the efforts of the PreparatoryCommission for the ComprehensiveNuclear-Test-Ban TreatyOrganization – an independent,international, intergovernmentalorganization – in carrying out thenecessary preparations for theeffective implementation of theComprehensive Nuclear-Test-BanTreaty and in preparing for the firstConference of States Parties to theTreaty. The Treaty bans the carryingout of any nuclear weapon testexplosion or any other nuclearexplosion.AS OF 4 OCTOBER 2002, 268 STAFF MEMBER FROM 67 COUNTRIES STRIVE TO FULFIL THE PTS MISSION.THIS MULTINATIONAL STAFF COMPOSITION REFLECTS THE GLOBAL CHARACTER OF THE ORGANIZATION.The PTS works to establish aglobal verification regime to monitorcompliance with the ComprehensiveNuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. It builds,tests, and provisionally operates theInternational Monitoring System, theInternational Data Centre and therelated global communicationsinfrastructure, and prepares foron-site inspections. It provides timelydata, assessments and other productsand services to Signatory States ofthe Treaty. The PTS also conductstraining programmes and undertakesother outreach work in support of theTreaty.The international, multiculturalstaff of the PTS demonstrate thehighest standards of professionalexpertise, efficiency and integrity.THE DIRECTORS OF THE FIVE PTS DIVISIONS HAVE EITHER DIPLOMATIC OR SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUNDS.TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: PIERCE S. CORDEN (United States), Director, Division of Administration;ZIPING GU (China), Director, Legal and External Relations DivisionBOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: GERARDO SUAREZ REYNOSO (Mexico), Director, International Monitoring System;RASHAD KEBEASY (Egypt), Director, International Data Centre;VLADIMIR KRIOUTCHENKOV (Russian Federation), Director, On-Site Inspection DivisionPAGE 6CTBTO SPECTRUM 1 | WWW.CTBTO.ORG
Outreach activitiesThe PTS conducts a variety of activitiesfocusing on enhancing the Treatyunderstanding of decision-makers andthe general public, generating politicalsupport, encouraging internationalcooperation and building nationaltechnical capacities through training.External relationsExternal relations outreach aims toensure the entry into force of theComprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty(CTBT) through signature andratification by all Annex 2 States and toestablish the global verification regimein cooperation with InternationalMonitoring System (IMS) host States. Italso works to encourage universaladherence to the Treaty and to enhanceparticipation in the Commission's work.RELIMINARY SITE SURVEY OF A RADIONUCLIDE STATION IN EDEACAMEROON), AUGUST 2002.The PTS furthers Treaty supportthrough bilateral and multilateralinitiatives. It organizes missions in orderto stress the political and security valueof the Treaty and to provide informationon technical implementation aspects.Joint missions between the Legal andExternal Relations Division and theInternational Monitoring SystemDivision have proven an efficient tool toachieve these goals, as they combinetechnical and political aspects of theactivities of the Commission. So far jointmissions have taken place to Cameroon(August 2002) and Libya (October 2002).International cooperationInternational cooperation workshops andtraining programmes also play animportant outreach role. Over 350participants from more than 130 Stateshave so far taken part in internationalcooperation workshops in venues aroundthe globe. The most recent one, in Kenyain June 2002, brought together 20 Statesfrom East and Southern Africa. 25Caribbean States are expected toparticipate in an internationalcooperation workshop that will takeplace in Jamaica in December 2002.The Commission also organizesexperts discussions, information visitsfor senior officials from developingStates, equipment donation to assist inthe establishment of National DataCentres (NDCs) and special trainingprogrammes for experts from developingStates.INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION WORKSHOP FOR STATESFROM EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA, NAIROBI (KENYA),18–20 JUNE 2002.TrainingIn order to build and operate theverification system efficiently, training isessential. All three verification Divisionsoffer training courses and programmes.The IMS arranges technical trainingprogrammes for IMS station operators andstaff from NDCs. In November 2002, atwo-week training course has taken placefor technical staff of NDCs from 12Member States on the use of softwarepackages to utilize International DataCentre data and products. The On-SiteInspection Division holds training coursesfor potential inspectors and workshops toaddress technical matters related to on-siteinspections.NATIONAL DATA CENTRE TRAINING COURSE FOR TECHNICAL STAFF,VIENNA (AUSTRIA), 18–29 NOVEMBER 2002The PTS is currently consulting withMember States on ways to enhance itstraining programmes. At the same time, itis taking steps to establish a centralizedregistry of training information.IMS facility agreementsand arrangementsIn view of the numerous internationalagreements it concludes, the PreparatoryCommission recently acceded to the 1986Vienna Convention on the Law of Treatiesbetween States and Internationalcontinued on page 8CTBTO SPECTRUM 1 | WWW.CTBTO.ORG PAGE 7
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