According to the Secretary of State, “there is hope for a new generation of arms control agreements”.
The joint work of Moscow and Washington in the field of arms control enhances stability and security around the world. U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said this Thursday during a speech at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in California.
“There are areas in which we need to work together with Russia”, – he said. – “I think tomorrow our specialists will work with the Russians as part of a strategic dialogue”, – the U.S. Secretary of State said. According to him, “there is hope for a new generation of agreements” in the field of arms control.
“This is in our interests and those of Russia”, – Pompeo believes. – “We asked the Chinese side to join us. But they are still refusing. We hope that they will change their minds”, – he added.
“As for non-proliferation issues, serious strategic challenges, if we engage with Russia, I am convinced that we can make the world safer”, – the U.S. Secretary of State emphasized.