Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy. Photo: Khac Hieu/VNA

Speaking on behalf of the ASEAN, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Head of Vietnam’s mission to the UN, highlighted ASEAN’s concerns over the existence of nuclear weapons as well as the consequences of using such weapons. He added that Non‑Proliferation Treaty parties must recommit to its full implementation, and the Test‑Ban Treaty must achieve universal adherence. He emphasized on the importance of dialogues and negotiations to settle the nuclear issues on the Korean peninsula. ASEAN reiterated its commitment to a nuclear-free Southeast Asia, said Ambassador Quy.