IPU conference calls on France and China to cease nuclear weapons testing

The 94th meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in Bucharest has passed a resolution appealing to France and China to cease their nuclear testing programs immediately.

Following is a copy of a media release issed by Mr Leo McLeay, the acting leader of the Australian delegation to the IPU conference.

For further information: Paul Molloy, DFAT media liaison, on 018 623327.