Ambassador reaffirms Vietnam’s support for nuclear non-proliferation
Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of supporting the non-proliferation of the nuclear weapons, moving towards the complete and thorough nuclear disarmament.
Vienna (VNA) – Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor- Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic EnergyAgency (IAEA), has affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of supporting the non-proliferation of the nuclear weapons, moving towards the complete and thorough nuclear disarmament.
Speaking atthe regular meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors that opened in Vienna on June 5, Ambassador Kien highlighted the need to balance the threepillars of the Treaty onthe Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), thereby elevating the rights ofcountries to use nuclear energy and technology for peaceful purposes inaccordance with international law and NPT obligations.
UnderliningVietnam’s efforts and achievements in nuclear safeguards, he affirmed that the country always supports IAEA’s role and values technical cooperation programmes,particularly ongoing ones between Vietnam and the IAEA such as the ZODIACprogramme and the trilateral project among Vietnam, Laos/Cambodia, and theIAEA. He also suggested the IAEA continue enhancing support for and technicalcooperation with Vietnam in this field.
The meeting will take place over the course of oneweek and focus on reviewing and discussing IAEA's annual, technical cooperationand nuclear safeguard reports, with the aim of reaching consensus on andsubmitting them to the 67th IAEA General Conference in September.
Other topicsof interest will also be tabled for discussions, such as the implementation of nuclearsafeguards agreements between IAEA and Iran, the Democratic People’s Republicof Korea, and Syria, and emerging security and safety issues at nuclear powerplants in Ukraine, and the trilateral security pact between the US, UK andAustralia on the hand-over of nuclear-powered submarines (AUKUS).
Vietnam waselected as a member of the IAEA Board of Governo♈rs in September 2021 for the 2021-2023term. The agency currently consists of 35 members, namely Argentina, Australia,Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic,Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Libya, Namibia, SouthAfrica, Japan, Russia, Pakistan, Finland, France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, China, Australia, Uruguay, andVietnam. The IAEA Board of Governors holds four sessions each year in March,June, September, and November, with the annual IAEA General Conference in September./.
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A Vietnamese delegation led by Ambassador Nguyen Trung Kien, Governor - Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is attending a regular meeting of the agency’s Board of Governors in Vienna from March 6-10.
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Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
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Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
