ASEAN is intensifying its call for global nuclear disarmament by urging major powers like China, the U.S., the U.K., Russia, and France to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty. The SEANWFZ, established in 1995, aims to maintain the region's freedom from nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction while allowing for civilian nuclear energy use. Recent statements from Malaysian officials express optimism about China and Russia's intent to endorse the treaty, although uncertainty remains regarding the U.S. participation amid strategic interests in the region.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is renewing its push towards nuclear disarmament, urging global powers to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty.
ASEAN adopted the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ) in 1995 to maintain the region's freedom from nuclear weapons and promote civilian nuclear energy use.
Malaysia's chair, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, emphasized the need for nuclear powers to completely eliminate nuclear weapons, with China committing to endorse SEANWFZ.
The involvement of Russia and uncertainty about the U.S. signing the SEANWFZ are key factors as both nations seek to bolster influence in Southeast Asia.
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