Hanoi, Sept. 23 -- Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
The world is undergoing profound shifts in the international order, with many risks and uncertainties. The tendency towards the use or threat of force and the arms race, particularly the modernization of nuclear weapons and the development of new technology weapons, are heightening the risks of confrontation, miscalculation and conflict, even of large-scale wars.
At the same time, the global economy is becoming increasingly fragmented, amid mounting barriers to trade, investment and technology. Supply-chain disruptions and economic instability are narrowing development opportunities for many countries. Climate change, natural disasters, pandemics and emerging technological risks conti...