Vietnam makes active, responsible contributions to IAEA’s activities
Vietnam appreciates the results that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has achieved in the field of nuclear inspection and its leading role in supporting countries, including Vietnam, to ensure nuclear security and safety, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations said at a debate on the 2022 annual report of the IAEA at the UN General Assembly on November 8-9.
Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations speaks at a debate on the 2022 annual report of the IAEA at the UN General Assembly on November 8-9. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)꧑ – Vietnam appreciates the results that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has achieved in the field of nuclear inspection and its leading role in supporting countries, including Vietnam, to ensure nuclear security and safety, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations said at a debate on the 2022 annual report of the IAEA at the UN General Assembly on November8-9.
The Vietnamese representative acknowledged and appreciated the amount of workthat the IAEA has completed in the past year, and thanked the IAEA and other members of the IAEA Board of Governors for cooperatingwith Vietnam while it serves as a member of the board in the 2021 - 2023 term. Giang said that Vietnam and its partners are developing the VietnameseInformation Management System (VIMS) to enable nuclearfacilities to submit reports online, which helps to simplify the inspection andsupervision process and report-making process. The ambassador hailed IAEA's technical cooperation programmes withmany leading initiatives such as nuclear applications in tackling zoonoticdiseases (the Zoonotic Disease Integrated Action - ZODIAC), treating marineplastic waste (NUTEC Plastic), improving access to cancer diagnosis andtreatment using radiotherapy (Rays of Hope) and many projects supportingclimate change mitigation and adaptation. Through technical assistanceprojects, the IAEA has helped Vietnam implement nuclear reactor researchprojects and nuclear energy applications in various fields such as health, agriculture,industry, and research, environmental protection, water resources, and nuclearsafety infrastructure development.
Regardingemerging nuclear energy technology, the diplomat said that technologiessuch as Small modular reactors (SMRs) and Floating nuclear power platforms(FNPPs) pose challenges and potential impacts on the current legal framework as well as security, safety and navigation. The development, deployment and operation ofthese nuclear energy technologies should be conducted following internationallaw, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
♚ Vietnamsupports a cautious and step-by-step approach within the IAEA framework forresearch, development, licensing, management and operation of FNPPs throughclose consultation with involved countries.
Onthis occasion, the Vietnamese Ambassador reaffirmed Vietnam’s support for theIAEA to continue performing its functions and tasks, contributing to promotingthe application of nuclear science and technology for peace, stability,cooperation and sustainable development./.
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Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations speaks at a debate on the 2022 annual report of the IAEA at the UN General Assembly on November 8-9. (Photo: VNA) 
