NRO and ICANN Reaffirm Commitment to Relationship

The Number Resource Organization (NRO) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have reaffirmed their commitment to each other in an exchange of letters.

The NRO stated that it continued to view its relationship with ICANN as essential to the stability and interoperability of the Internet and its addressing system. ICANN stated that it sought to further enhance the relationship for the mutual benefit of both organisations and their respective communities.

Both organisations expressed their willingness to review the current agreement within one year. The letters can be viewed at:

2009 NRO letter to ICANN
2009 ICANN letter to NRO

The NRO looks forward to continuing working together with ICANN to promote the interests of all stakeholders.

Adiel A, Akplogan

Chair, Executive Council 2009
The Number Resource Organization (NRO)

Background

In letters exchanged on 17 December 2007, the NRO and ICANN reaffirmed their commitment to formalizing the legal relationship between the two organizations. These two letters are available at:

December 2007 Letter from NRO to ICANN
December 2007 ICANN Letter to NRO