Hanoi, April 15 -- Vietnam has reaffirmed its commitment to developing nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in full compliance with international safety standards, while strengthening cooperation with global partners to ensure nuclear safety and security.

The statement was highlighted at the 10th Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety (CNS), held from April 13-17 in Vienna, where Nguyen Hoang Linh, Director of the Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety under the Ministry of Science and Technology, spotlighted Vietnam's strategic decisions and significant progress in restarting its nuclear power programme.

Presenting Vietnam's national report, Linh highlighted the National Assembly's decision in November 2024 to restart the ...