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Joint Statement on the U.S.-France Deterrence, Strategic Stability, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue
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Joint Statement on the U.S.-France Deterrence, Strategic Stability, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and France on the occasion of the U.S.-France Deterrence, Strategic Stability, and Non-proliferation Dialogue.
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The United States and France convened a U.S.-France Deterrence, Strategic Stability, and Non-proliferation Dialogue in Paris on March 9, 2026.
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno co-chaired for the United States, and Director for Strategic Affairs, Security, and Disarmament at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Claire Raulin co-chaired for France. The delegations included participants from both sides' foreign affairs, defense, and energy agencies.
The two delegations held extensive talks on all nuclear related issues. Both delegations discussed the current strategic environment and its challenges.
The United States and France decided to establish an annual bilateral dialogue and to create a working group to facilitate strengthened cooperation and prepare annual talks.
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