Country Profiles
Country
Belgium
Annex 2 State*
Yes
Signature Date
1996-09-23
Ratification Date
1999-06-28
Additional Information
Through five so-called EU Joint Actions adopted in the framework of the European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy, Belgium has made substantial voluntary contributions in support of the CTBTO's work in areas such as training, verification regime enhancement and technical assistance to third countries. Both the 2012 EU Joint Action and the preceding one in 2010 amounted to over 5 million euro.
Belgium was the 38th State to ratify the CTBT, see CTBTO press release.
EIF Activities
"Our appeal to those States that have not yet signed and ratified the Treaty should focus on the benefits that the global community will derive from it and on the operational capabilities of the international monitoring system installed and managed by the CTBTO. The completion and full operational readiness of the Treaty’s unique verification regime will convince all of us that a CTBT into force can and will make a real difference in security policy and cooperation."
Foreign Minister Yves Leterme at the 2009 Article XIV Conference in New York.
Foreign Minister Yves Leterme at the 2009 Article XIV Conference in New York.