Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng of Việt Nam emphasized his country’s strong support for disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva. He highlighted Việt Nam’s active contributions and its leadership history within the CD. The ambassador also called for cooperative dialogue among member states to address global security challenges and promote regional disarmament efforts.
In a recent high-level session of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) held in Geneva, Switzerland, Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam, reaffirmed the country’s steadfast commitment to disarmament and the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. He emphasized the importance of the CD as the sole multilateral platform dedicated to addressing global disarmament concerns.
Ambassador Dũng underscored Việt Nam’s active participation in the CD and its contributions to disarmament dialogues. He noted Việt Nam’s prestigious history of chairing the CD on three occasions and its signature on critical multilateral treaties, including the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
Addressing member states’ common anxieties about current global security issues and the obstacles faced by the CD, Dũng advocated for a renewed focus on the recent advancements, particularly the establishment of working groups aimed at discussing substantive matters.
He called upon member nations to embrace responsibility and political will, enhance cooperative efforts, and engage in meaningful and adaptive dialogue within the CD. He expressed confidence that these actions could help the CD resolve its longstanding stalemate and progress its disarmament agenda.
As an ASEAN member, Việt Nam supports both regional disarmament initiatives and the establishment of global nuclear-weapon-free zones. The ambassador also highlighted the necessity of thoroughly enforcing the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) and expressed Việt Nam’s readiness to collaborate with nuclear powers to facilitate their accession to this treaty.
In conclusion, Việt Nam’s unwavering stance on disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation was firmly articulated by Ambassador Mai Phan Dũng at the recent Conference on Disarmament. The ambassador highlighted Việt Nam’s role in fostering cooperative dialogue and enhancing regional efforts towards establishing nuclear-weapon-free zones. Through persistent efforts and collaboration, Việt Nam aims to overcome existing security challenges and advance global nuclear disarmament initiatives.
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