June 04, 2025 | 20:41 (GMT+7)
Vietnam and U.S. to promote cooperation in response to chemical, biological, nuclear threats
PANO - On June 3 in Hanoi, a ceremony was held for the Vietnam National Action Center for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) and the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)’s On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity Directorate to sign an administrative agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Nguyen Dinh Hien, Commander of the Chemical Corps and General Director of NACCET, noted that as globalization accelerates and non-traditional security threats, particularly those involving CBRN risks, continue to rise, enhancing response capabilities is an urgent need.
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Delegates during a photo exhibition at NACCET |
NACCET’s main functions include the implementation of tasks related to post-war chemical contamination remediation, responding to CBRN incidents, conducting international cooperation activities, and serving as the focal point for international collaboration and nationwide training to bolster Vietnam’s environmental incident response capabilities. Meanwhile, DTRA is the U.S. agency tasked with reducing and countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats, including CBRN risks and incidents, with an extensive global operational network.
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An overview of the signing ceremony |
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Delegates attending the event |
Over the past years, NACCET and DTRA have cooperated effectively on several initiatives. The signing of this agreement marks a significant milestone in their partnership to enhance CBRN response capabilities. It also contributes to strengthening the Vietnam-U.S. comprehensive strategic partnership and commemorates the 30th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the U.S. (1995–2025).
Translated by Minh Anh