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The States Parties to this Convention,

Aware that nuclear activities are being carried out in a number of States,

Noting that comprehensive measures have been and are being taken to ensure a high level of safety in nuclear activities, aimed at preventing nuclear accidents and minimizing the consequences of any such accident, should it occur,

Desiring to strengthen further international co-operation in the safe development and use of nuclear energy,

Convinced of the need for States to provide relevant information about nuclear accidents as early as possible in order that transboundary radiological consequences can be minimized,

Noting the usefulness of bilateral and multilateral arrangements on information exchange in this area,

Have agreed as follows: