In this connection, the Council welcomes the announcement by the US Secretary of State, as early as her confirmation hearing at the Senate on 13 January, that the new US Administration intends to work towards ratification of the Treaty.
Sellega seoses tervitab nõukogu USA riigisekretäri avaldust, mille ta tegi 13. jaanuaril Senatis oma ametissenimetamist käsitleval kuulamisel ning mille kohaselt kavatseb USA uus valitsus teha jõupingutusi lepingu ratifitseerimiseks.