Vietnam introduces IAEA Resolution at UN General Assembly

In his speech to the assembly, Ambassador Le Hoai Trung, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, said that the Report demonstrates the IAEA's indispensable role in developing and transferring nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes, contributing to the strengthening of the global nuclear safety framework and guarding against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

In 2012, the IAEA's activities were strengthened in the areas of nuclear technology and nuclear application. IAEA continues to play an important role in providing technical assistance to its member states in pursuit of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, he said.

According to Trung, the IAEA has also played a central role in assisting developing countries, including Vietnam, in improving the research, development and use of energy and nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, contributing to boosting their socio-economic development as well as accelerating the realisation of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Over the past years, Vietnam has been an active member of the IAEA and made great contributions to the organization. Vietnam's election as Chair of the Board of Governors of the IAEA has created favourable conditions for the country to contribute more to the organisation's objectives.

(Source: Nhandannewspaperonline)