This event marks another milestone in the struggle against nuclear weapons following the adoption by the United Nations Conference on 7 July 2017. This victory is not only attributed to the 51 State Parties that have ratified the Treaty, but also to peace movements and peace-loving people from around the world.
We are aware that this is far from the total abolition of nuclear weapons as nuclear weapon states are still not part of the TPNW and many countries are still researching, developing, manufacturing, trading in, and threatening to use nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.
The VPC calls on governments to join, sign and ratify the TPNW; respect the Treaty, as well as international laws and agreements in general, and stop the use or threats to use force in international relations. All disputes and differences should be solved by peaceful means.
We also call on all peace movements, people’s organizations and peace-loving people worldwide to strengthen solidarity and cooperation and make greater efforts in the struggle against nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, for a world of peace, stability and sustainable development.
The VPC is committed to be part of peace-loving forces in the world to make sure that such tragedies as those in Hiroshima, Nagasaki Vietnam and other countries shall never be repeated.
May peace prevail on Earth.
Uong Chu Luu,
President of the Vietnam Peace Committee
