New York:Vietnam, representing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has reiterated the bloc's endorsement of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) for its independent and objective scientific contributions.

According to Vietnam News Agency, Minister Counsellor Nguyen Hai Luu, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, delivered a statement at the session titled 'Effects of atomic radiation' during the Special Political and Decolonisation Committee (4th Committee) of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York on October 21.

Emphasizing the importance of enhancing the capacity of developing countries and fostering international cooperation on radiation safety, Nguyen Hai Luu highlighted the critical role of UNSCEAR in these efforts.