United nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed strong support for Vietnam's role in presiding over the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), underscoring confidence in constructive outcomes that contribute to global peace and security. He showed his support at a meeting with Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UN, at the UN Headquarters in New York on April 23, during which they exchanged views on Vietnam-UN cooperation and preparations for the upcoming NPT Review Conference.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the Secretary-General conveyed his optimism about Vietnam's potential to lead the conference towards meaningful discussions and resolutions. The meeting also highlighted the collaborative relationship between Vietnam and the UN, focusing on shared goals of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The upcoming conference is seen as a significant event for reaffirming commitments to the NPT and addressing current global challenges related to nuclear weapons.