Press Release M-NAC- 2(2000)121 Report on Options for Confidence and Security Building Measures (CSBMs), Verification, Non-Prolife- ration, Arms Control and Disarmament December 2000

5. NATO's Role in the Future : Options for CSBMs, Verification, Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament 5.5. Information on the Activities of Other International Bodies Involved in Non-Proliferation Activities As part of the Alliance's broad approach to security, NATO member States actively support arms control and disarmament, as well as non-proliferation efforts in the field of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery means. The Alliance has undertaken activities in this field that complement those of relevant international organizations, while ensuring that NATO's efforts do not duplicate the work of others. One of the objectives of the Alliance's WMD Initiative is to ensure a more vigorous, structured debate within NATO-leading to strengthened common understanding among Allies on WMD issues and how to respond to them. In this context, a more vigorous, structured debate can very usefully draw upon a clear understanding of the objectives and ongoing activities of other international organisations involved in arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. It is therefore quite important for NATO Allies to maintain and reinvigorate the flow of information with and about relevant international bodies in this field.