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Third nuclear summit wraps up in The Hague
VGP - The two-day third nuclear summit (NSS) closed on March 25 in which 35 of the 53 countries pledged to work closer together to step up nuclear security, backing a global drive spearheaded by US President Barack Obama to prevent dangerous materials falling into the hands of terrorists.
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The two-day third nuclear summit (NSS) closed on March 25, 2014 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac |
According to the statement adopted on the day, leaders will push to reduce stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, which can be used to make an atomic bomb, and convert it to safer lower enriched uranium.
They underlined their commitments on the general goals on nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, nuclear power for peaceful purposes, enhancement of nuclear safety, mitigation of terrorist threats, international cooperation in nuclear safety.
The joint statement also emphasizes the need of a strong and comprehensive international nuclear structure of which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a central role.
The first NSS was held in Washington in 2010, with a follow-up summit in Seoul before this year’s event in The Hague.
The United States will again host the fourth summit in 2016./.
By Kim Loan
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