Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng of Viet Nam affirmed the country’s support for disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. He acknowledged the CD’s pivotal role in global disarmament and mentioned Viet Nam’s active participation in multilateral treaties. Calling for member cooperation and dialogue, Dũng also emphasized Viet Nam’s commitment to regional disarmament efforts as part of ASEAN.
In a recent high-level session of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) held in Geneva, Switzerland, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, reiterated the nation’s longstanding commitment to disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. He emphasized that Viet Nam views the CD as the primary multilateral forum crucial for global disarmament efforts.
Ambassador Dũng highlighted Viet Nam’s proactive involvement in the CD and its contributions to disarmament agreements, citing that the country has chaired the CD on three occasions. As a signatory to significant multilateral treaties, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Viet Nam has actively participated in key negotiations facilitated by the CD.
Addressing the ongoing global security challenges and the prevailing concerns among member states, Dũng urged the CD to leverage recent advancements, such as the establishment of working groups focused on substantive issues. He called for member states to demonstrate responsibility and political will, fostering cooperation, flexible dialogue, and inclusivity to rejuvenate the stagnated disarmament agenda.
As a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Viet Nam champions regional disarmament initiatives and advocates the creation of nuclear-weapon-free zones globally. Dũng reaffirmed Viet Nam’s commitment to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and expressed readiness to collaborate with nuclear-armed states towards their ratification and accession to the treaty.
In conclusion, Viet Nam’s unwavering stance on disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation reflects its dedication to global security. Ambassador Dũng’s address at the CD underlines the importance of collective action and cooperation among member states. By emphasizing inclusivity and flexible dialogue, Viet Nam aims to reinvigorate the disarmament agenda and promote regional stability.
Original Source: vietnamnews.vn
