The Alterran Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses 'sincere concern' over the buildup of nuclear arms, especially by its relatively close neighbor Techganet, and has urged cooperation in keeping the peace. However, rumor has it that the Alterran military establishment aims to launch its own nuclear arms program as soon as later this year, to mark the 20th anniversary of Alterran nuclear energy, as the first Alterran nuclear power plant opened in October of 2001.