The US Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. (Photo: Sputnik/VNA)
On August 7 (Vienna time), Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, had a meeting with Ms. Rebecca Jovin, Head of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Vienna (UNODA) to promote bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and the Agency in the context of Vietnam assuming the role of designated Chair of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT RevCon 11), scheduled to take place in April-May 2026 in New York.
At the meeting, Ambassador Thai Hoang emphasized Vietnam's commitment to promoting multilateralism, building consensus, and ensuring a balanced approach to the three pillars of the NPT, including non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, and the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
The Ambassador also shared specific priorities and cooperation proposals with the UNODA Office in Vienna in the preparation process for the upcoming Conference, such as establishing a regular exchange channel between UNODA and the Vietnamese Delegations in New York, Vienna, and Geneva; providing technical and logistical support to Vietnam during its Chairmanship; and coordinating with Vietnam to organize workshops and seminars related to the implementation of the NPT.
UNODA representative, Ms. Rebecca Jovin, highly appreciated Vietnam's role and active contributions at multilateral forums, especially in the context of many international fluctuations.
Ms. Jovin believes that Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, will fulfill his role as Chair and lead the Conference to success. UNODA is committed to working closely with Vietnam to organize regional consultations and provide maximum support to Ambassador Do Hung Viet's activities when he works in Vienna and throughout his tenure as Chair of NPT RevCon 11.
The meeting took place in an open and constructive atmosphere, marking an important first step in a series of coordinated activities between the Vietnamese Delegation and UNODA in Vienna.
The two sides agreed to continue working closely in the coming time, aiming to successfully organize NPT RevCon 11, thereby affirming Vietnam's active and responsible role in promoting global peace, security and sustainable development.
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed in 1968, entered into force in 1970, and currently has 191 member states.
To date, this is the most comprehensive international treaty on nuclear proliferation, with the participation of five recognized nuclear weapons states - also non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council including the UK, France, the US, Russia and China. Vietnam officially joined the NPT in 1982./.
(Vietnam+)
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/viet-nam-thuc-day-hop-tac-voi-lien-hop-quoc-ve-chong-pho-bien-vu-khi-hat-nhan-post1054416.vnp
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