Vietnam prioritizes nuclear safety

Nuclear safety is a top priority in the process of developing and applying peaceful nuclear energy, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam confirmed before the global nuclear conference.

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This is a statement issued by Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi during a regular press conference today, on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and his wife leading a Vietnamese delegation to attend the Summit. Second Nuclear Security peak in Korea from March 26-27.

"Vietnam has always determined that security is a top priority in the process of developing and applying nuclear energy, and also supports the rights of nations to use nuclear energy for the sake of reconciliation. Binh, as well as efforts to eliminate and not proliferate nuclear weapons, " said Nghi.

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As an active, proactive and responsible member of the international community, Vietnam attends the Second Nuclear Security Summit in Korea to affirm consistent policy in the use of nuclear energy. multiplying for peaceful purposes and ensuring nuclear safety and security.

"Vietnam attaches great importance to and is willing to expand international cooperation in the nuclear field. At the conference, Vietnam will highlight efforts and measures taken in the past to ensure nuclear safety at the level of At the highest level, at the same time, efforts are made with countries to take measures to strengthen international cooperation in the field of nuclear safety and security, contributing to strengthening peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and in the world " , Mr. Nghi stated.

In recent years, Vietnam has many important activities in the field of nuclear. Vietnam and Russia have signed an agreement on the transport of used fuel rods of the Da Lat nuclear research reactor to Russia.

This agreement, together with the Agreement on the construction of Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant and the construction of the Nuclear Science and Technology Center, confirms the strategic cooperation between Vietnam and Russia in the field of history. Using nuclear energy for peaceful, security and non-proliferation purposes.

Da Lat Nuclear Kiln has also returned to operation, after 3 months of suspension to replace fuel reacted by uranium with low enrichment. This is part of a joint effort by Vietnam, Russia, the United States and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to increase the use of nuclear for peaceful purposes, minimizing the risk of insecurity for The world is from rich uranium fuel, fulfilling its commitment to non-proliferation.