AFCONE Chairperson H.E. Gaspard LIYOKO MBOYO, in company of Vice Chair H.E. Dr Mrabit Kammar and Commissioner Dr. Moniz Zuka in an opening ceremony of AFCONE and OPANAL side event, in Vienna, Austria.
AFCONE was honoured to co-host a landmark high-level inter-regional dialogue meeting today alongside OPANAL on the margins of the IAEA General Conference, in Viena, Austria.
The session on “Inter-regional Exchange of Experiences Between the Treaty of Tlatelolco and the Treaty of Pelindaba”, highlighted the shared journey, vital lessons, and enduring commitment of Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean.
AFCONE and OPANAL joining forces opens a new chapter of reinforcing regional security architectures, promoting peaceful uses of nuclear science, and advancing global disarmament norms from the Global South.
Delegates attending the 70th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria.
The session served as a bridge between the Latin American and Caribbean zone and the African zone. Leaders emphasized that both regions share a joint vision: a global framework defined by rigorous non-proliferation coupled with active developmental utilization of nuclear science.
Addressing delegates during the opening remarks, AFCONE Chairperson H.E. Gaspard LIYOKO MBOYO emphasized the profound significance of the inter-regional exchange.
“This session opens a new chapter in how nuclear-weapon-free zones collaborate, learn, and grow together,” stated Mr. Mboyo. “Nuclear security is not just about restriction; it is about opportunity, strategic advantages for development, and utilizing atomic science to confront pressing continental and global challenges.