Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN) for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Southeast Asia Regional Meeting 2016

RSIS hosted the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN) for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Southeast Asian Sub-regional Meeting at the Orchard Hotel in Singapore from 8 to 9 December 2016. 20 participants from Southeast Asia and beyond discussed the regional perspectives and priorities for nuclear non-proliferation, the status of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty and its Protocol, and the implications of peaceful use of nuclear energy in Southeast Asia. Participants proposed policy recommendations on strengthening nuclear energy cooperation and governance in the region. Singapore’s Ambassador-at-Large Bilahari Kausikan had an informal discussion with the participants on relevant issues concerning nuclear safety, security and safeguards in the region.