Vietnam calls for an end to military actions targeting nuclear facilities in the Middle East

Việt Nam kêu gọi chấm dứt các hành động quân sự nhằm vào cơ sở hạt nhân tại Trung Đông

Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang speaks at an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

At the extraordinary meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Head of the Permanent Delegation of Vietnam to the IAEA, expressed deep concern about the escalating tension in the Middle East, especially after the airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities on June 21-22.

Speaking at the meeting, the Ambassador emphasized that actions using force, violating national sovereignty and international law not only seriously threaten regional and global peace and security but also weaken the nuclear non-proliferation system and hinder IAEA cooperation efforts.

Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang strongly opposed any attacks on nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision, warning that these actions pose serious risks to nuclear security and safety, threatening people's lives and the environment.

Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang strongly opposes any attacks on nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision.

Vietnam calls on relevant parties to immediately cease military actions, comply with the United Nations Charter and international law, protect essential civilian infrastructure in accordance with Resolution 2573 (2021) of the United Nations Security Council, and create conditions to promote dialogue and peaceful negotiations towards a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear issue.

Vietnam's statement demonstrates its consistent stance in support of peace and security, and highlights the irreplaceable role of the IAEA in monitoring nuclear programs for peaceful purposes.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/viet-nam-keu-goi-cham-dut-cac-hanh-dong-quan-su-nham-vao-co-so-nuclear-nhan-tai-trung-dong-318740.html