At a press briefing recently held in New York, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, head of Vietnam’s mission to the United Nations and president-designate of the conference, said the meeting comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and growing strain on global arms control mechanisms.

He stressed the need for “substantive” disarmament measures, enhanced transparency, trust-building and reduced nuclear risks.

The ambassador reaffirmed that countries’ rights to access nuclear technology for peaceful purposes must be guaranteed, in line with safety and non-proliferation standards, while highlighting the role of verification mechanisms.

He also thanked the UN Secretariat for its support and expressed hope for continued backing from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to help deliver a balanced and consensus-based outcome.

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs said the current global context makes this review cycle particularly critical for reinforcing the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

At the press briefing hosted by the United Nations Correspondents Association, Acting Secretary-General of the conference Christopher King called for continued constructive dialogue among member states.

He also praised Vietnam’s contributions to non-proliferation and disarmament, saying its role as conference president reflects international confidence in its leadership and diplomatic approach.

The NPT, signed in 1968 and in force since 1970, has 191 members and is built on three pillars: non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Review conferences are held every five years to assess implementation and strengthen commitments. Vietnam will chair the 11th review conference following a nomination by the Non-Aligned Movement and consensus among member states.

Vietnam reaffirms foundational role of nuclear non-proliferation treaty

VOV.VN - An international seminar on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons was held recently in Vienna, Austria, bringing together representatives from countries, international organisations and experts.