At a reception on Tuesday, the UN official praised the capacity and efforts of Vietnam and Ambassador Do Hung Viet in his role as President of the conference, expressing her belief that Vietnam’s methodical preparations and constructive approach would steer the meeting toward tangible results that meet the expectations of the global community.

Ambassador Viet expressed honour at receiving the trust and unanimous support of all NPT member states to preside over the 11th Review Conference.

The meeting runs from April 27 to May 22, with the participation of representatives from 191 NPT member states, along with those from international and regional organisations, non-governmental organisations and global movements for nuclear disarmament.