The draft law introduces provisions on risk management, controls of dual use goods and technologies, and end uses, items not covered by existing control lists, proliferation financing, data sharing, and inspection and examination activities.
Nguyen Van Lich, a National Assembly deputy from Lang Son province, said the draft law meets the requirements of national defence in the new situation. "The approach is shifting from simply dealing with violations after they happen to proactively identifying threats, assessing risks and issuing warnings so problems can be prevented from the outset,” he added.
The UN Security Council Resolution 1540 requires countries to establish legal frameworks and domestic control measures to prevent non-State actors from developing, possessing, transporting, transferring or using nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their delivery systems, according to Mr. Lich.
He added Vietnam’s international commitments will be incorporated into domestic legislation on preventing and controlling the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Ly Anh Thu, a National Assembly deputy from An Giang province, said the draft law will help safeguard national defence and security and maintain the peaceful environment needed for national development.
On Saturday afternoon, the National Assembly held a plenary discussion on the draft revised Petroleum Law.
