Nepal elected vice-chair at UN nuclear non-proliferation conference

Kathmandu. Nepal has been elected vice-chair along with 24 other member states at the review conference of the parties to the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, which began on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Nepal has reiterated its commitment to the treaty amidst the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons worldwide, the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the United Nations stated.

Nepal considers this treaty a cornerstone for global nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology.

The mission stated that Nepal has expressed its commitment to further strengthening international cooperation, emphasizing the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology for the benefit of humanity.