Annex A - Official Documents

2005 Strategic Export Controls
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The Sydney Plenary made a decision to admit The
Ukraine as a new member. Also of note was an
agreement to control certain aerosol sprayers that
could be used for the dispersal of biological
agents. During the Plenary, licensing, technical
and enforcement experts exchanged experiences
and the UK gave a number of well-received
presentations on topics of WMD concern,
development of controls and on steps the UK is
taking, within the AG framework, to encourage
responsible licensing systems amongst non-AG
members.
2.11 Missile Technology Control Regime
The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)
Plenary meeting was held in Madrid from 14 – 16
September 2005. Since its establishment in 1987,
the MTCR has made a significant contribution to
international efforts on non-proliferation of
missiles. However, Partners acknowledge that the
risk of proliferation of WMD and their means of
delivery remains a major threat. In response to the
increasing sophistication of procurement attempts,
Partners continue to work towards strengthening
the areas of: transfers of technology;
transit/transhipment; and brokering controls.
The next Plenary will be held in Copenhagen from
2 – 6 October 2006, at which Denmark will take
over as Chair of the regime.
2.12 International Outreach
Outreach activities to promote effective export
controls are an extremely important tool in the fight
against proliferation. Outreach can take the form
of bilateral work by the UK alone or multilateral
efforts through such institutions as the EU, the
Wassenaar Arrangement and other export control
regimes. Teams of officials from various
Government Departments conduct export control
visits and host delegations from invited countries in
order to address the practical and policy issues
surrounding export licensing and enforcement.
The UK works closely with EU, US and others, in
co-ordinating its export control outreach work.
Activities typically include seminars and visits (both
inward and outward) covering such topics as
industry awareness, capacity building, customs
procedures, and assistance with drafting
legislation. Officials from all of the UK Government
departments in the single Licensing Community
are routinely involved in outreach work.
In the period since the last Annual Report outreach
activities have been undertaken involving UK
officials with:
� China
� Libya
� Turkey
� Bulgaria
� South Africa
� Ukraine
� Latvia
� Serbia and Montenegro
The EU has also now agreed a package of
outreach work under the 1.5m Euro Pilot Project
(running from 2005-07) on the export control of
dual use items. Four nations have been identified
as key partners for this project: China, UAE, Serbia
and Montenegro and Ukraine. The UK will play a
prominent role in these efforts and had agreed, in
particular, to take the lead, co-ordinating activities
with China.