Vietnam reiterates support for disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons
VOV.VN - Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Tra, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) has re-affirmed Vietnam's consistent stance on supporting all efforts towards nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
Upon addressing the annual meeting of the UN Disarmament Commission (UNDC) held in New York on April 5, the Vietnamese diplomat stated that Vietnam had fulfilled its notification obligation under Article 2 of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) after the treaty officially became effective.
Tra also affirmed the right of the countries to research, develop and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
With regard to the use of the outer space, Tra welcomed the adoption of a resolution by the UN General Assembly to establish an open-ended working group on outer space security, thereby providing recommendations on the norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours of nations in the use of the outer space.
Under-Secretary-General and High-Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu underlines the threat posed by nuclear weapons from the humanitarian and environmental perspective, saying that nothing could justify the use of weapons.
Izumi suggested countries should discuss the development of standards in this field in the context of more and more countries becoming involved in the use of the outer space.
The UNDC’s meeting is held annually, featuring the participation of representatives from all UN member states. This year’s meeting is set to run until April 22.