UN Commends Vietnam’s Chairmanship of 11th NPT Review Conference
WVR - On the afternoon of May 22, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference (NPT RevCon) officially concluded after four weeks of work.
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| Overview of the closing session of NPT RevCon 11. (Photo: WVR) |
The closing session was attended by Izumi Nakamitsu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, along with numerous delegates from 191 NPT member countries and representatives from many related international organizations.
The session adopted the conclusions, recommendations, and reports of NPT RevCon 11, along with technical content for the next review cycle.
Although consensus on the final outcome document was not achieved, primarily due to deep, uncompromising differences among some member countries, the Conference acknowledged the spirit of frank dialogue and efforts to maintain the vitality and role of the Treaty for international peace and security.
In his closing remarks as the Conference Chair, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, emphasized that despite the lack of a consensus document, all member countries continue to share the common goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world, striving for dialogue amidst a world of instability, fragmentation, and mistrust.
The Ambassador praised the flexibility and compromise spirit of the delegations throughout the negotiation process, affirming that the NPT remains the foundation of the global disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation structure.
The Chair also highlighted the responsibility of member countries in maintaining and strengthening the NPT to ensure the Treaty remains relevant in the rapidly changing international security context.
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| Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Head of the Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations, declares the closing of NPT RevCon 11 as Chair. (Photo: WVR) |
During discussions at the closing session, representatives from many countries and groups, including ASEAN, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the European Union (EU), expressed regret that the Conference could not adopt a result document for three consecutive cycles, while reaffirming that the NPT continues to be the "cornerstone" of the international security structure.
All delegations acknowledged that Vietnam excellently fulfilled its role as Chair of NPT RevCon 11, recognizing the Chair's efforts in steering the conference and negotiating documents towards enhancing transparency, improving processes for greater efficiency, and adapting to new circumstances.
After nearly a month of intensive work, through dozens of official and unofficial consultations, and numerous side events, NPT RevCon 11 concluded with a message urging member countries to maintain commitment and actively cooperate towards the next review cycle in 2031 with the common goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world.
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| Press conference after the closing session of NPT RevCon 11. (Photo: WVR) |
* In an official message following the conclusion of NPT RevCon 11, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expressed regret that the Conference did not reach a consensus outcome document; he urged all countries to make the most of all dialogue, diplomatic, and negotiation channels to reduce tensions, lower nuclear risks, and ultimately eliminate the nuclear threat entirely.
The Secretary-General particularly praised Vietnam for its tireless efforts as Conference Chair to promote substantive outcomes to strengthen the NPT and advance the Treaty’s objectives.
At the press conference following the closing session of NPT RevCon 11, Izumi Nakamitsu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs, noted that although NPT RevCon 11 did not achieve consensus on the outcome document, the Chair's leadership and efforts brought new vitality to the negotiation process, creating momentum for member countries to engage in dialogue and cooperation amidst an increasingly fragmented international geopolitical landscape.
