The working dinner, hosted by US President Barack Obama, saw conversations surrounding threats to nuclear safety that were joined by leaders from 50 countries worldwide. The Vietnamese delegation’s presence at the summit conveys Vietnam’s consistent policy of non-proliferation, gearing towards complete disarmament of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.
The Nuclear Security Summit is a forum for world leaders to consolidate commitments on nuclear and radioactive material security, as such weapons can be used by terrorists.