New York (VNA) – Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN and designated President of the 11th Review Conference (RevCon11) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), chaired the first informal meeting with member states of the treaty in New York on October 7 to discuss preliminary priorities, orientations, and consultation processes ahead of the conference in April 2026.
The meeting was attended by representatives of NPT member states, regional groups, and relevant international organisations. Many delegates praised Vietnam’s appointment as President of RevCon11 amid a complex international security environment, expressing confidence in its ability to promote dialogue, coordinate negotiations, and foster consensus.
In his remarks, Viet stressed that holding the position of RevCon11 President is a major responsibility, demonstrating the global community’s confidence and recognition of Vietnam’s role in multilateral processes on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
The current challenging international context presents many difficulties but also opens opportunities to advance cooperation in this critical field, he noted, urging countries to embrace the spirit of construction, cooperation, compromise and creativity to achieve a successful and substantive review conference.
Affirming a balanced and transparent working approach that ensures all member states are heard and respected, the Vietnamese diplomat expressed his hope that countries will strengthen cooperation to boost disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation institutions worldwide, and demonstrate the highest political responsibility and determination, contributing to reducing and eventually eliminating this weapon of mass destruction.
Representatives from many countries shared their views on priorities for the upcoming review, particularly regarding the nuclear disarmament pillar. They also expressed their desire to continue close consultations with Viet in the coming time to achieve positive outcomes at the conference.
Representatives from several countries emphasised the need to focus on practical measures to enhance the conference’s effectiveness, ensure transparency and accountability in nuclear disarmament, and promote substantive dialogue among parties - especially nuclear-armed states - to secure effective implementation of the treaty.
Adopted in 1968 and became effective from 1970, the NPT underpins the global framework for nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful nuclear use. Held every five years, its review conference assesses implementation and charts future steps. RevCon11 in New York in 2026 will focus on restoring consensus and reinforcing the NPT regime amid an unpredictable international security landscape./.
