Việt Nam Reaffirms Commitment to Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

During his address at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng articulated Việt Nam’s support for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. He emphasized the significance of the CD as a vital multilateral platform and outlined Việt Nam’s contributions and leadership in disarmament treaties. Dũng called for enhanced cooperation among member states to overcome challenges and make substantive progress in disarmament efforts.

In a recent statement at the Conference on Disarmament held in Geneva, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam, reiterated the country’s unwavering support for disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. He emphasized the importance of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) as the leading multilateral forum dedicated to global disarmament efforts.

Ambassador Dũng highlighted Việt Nam’s active participation in the CD and its contributions to various disarmament treaties. Notable among these is Việt Nam’s historic chairmanship of the CD three times and its commitment as a signatory to key treaties, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Addressing contemporary global security challenges, Ambassador Dũng asserted the need for member states to work collaboratively within the CD. He encouraged a sense of responsibility and political commitment to foster substantive dialogues, enabling the CD to break its current stalemate and progress on disarmament initiatives.

As a member of the ASEAN, Việt Nam advocates for regional disarmament and supports the establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones worldwide. The Ambassador reaffirmed Việt Nam’s dedication to the enforcement of the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and indicated a willingness to work with nuclear-armed states toward their acceptance of this treaty.

In summary, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng’s remarks at the Conference on Disarmament underscore Việt Nam’s steadfast commitment to disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. By actively contributing to global disarmament initiatives and encouraging collaborative efforts among CD members, Việt Nam aims to foster a robust multilateral disarmament agenda. Furthermore, its advocacy for nuclear-weapon-free zones reflects its dedication to regional and global security efforts.

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